Megatrends Define New Product Areas
Weight advantages, design aspects and multifunctional system developments such as those offered by REHAU already make polymer-based solutions indispensible to the automotive industry.
In accordance with the current megatrends of CO2 / climate and urbanization, Automotive Research & Development is particularly concentrating its efforts on the following areas:
Lightweight Construction
The development of new composite materials and innovative manufacturing processes allow for up to 30% reduction in the weight of automotive structural components, thus reducing reduces CO2 emissions and increasing vehicle mileage range.
Thermo-Management
With the aid of a high pressure system equipped with a central heat pump to heat the drive battery, engine, and vehicle cabin, we have designed a highly efficient, integral thermo-management system for vehicles with alternate drives.
Future Mobility - New concepts through close networking
We do more than merely talk about energy efficiency – rather, energy efficiency is part of the daily activities at REHAU. In order to provide long-term relief to the environment, we utilize energy saving measures at our own facilities.
REHAU Autotive works closely with other divisions to develop integrated and innovative approaches to the issues of energy efficiency and electric mobility.