Lapp relies on Ultramid from BASF
Mobile charging of electric vehicles
The automotive industry is currently undergoing the biggest transformation in its history. The boom in battery electric vehicles in particular is presenting the industry with major challenges. Lapp, as a supplier of cables and connection technologies, has developed a charging system in which Ultramid (PA), an engineering plastic from BASF, plays a key role as a robust housing material.
The chemical company's technical development department supported Lapp during the development phase of the Mobility Dock with its materials expertise in the fields of eMobility, electrical and electronics. This made it possible to quickly identify the ideal material to meet the Mobility Dock's high requirements: Ultramidis highly mechanically resilient and UV-resistant, both properties that keep the Mobility Dock durable and color-fast even when exposed to sunlight. The plastic is halogen-free, flame-retardant and highly resistant to chemicals. The housing can also be laser-marked with high-contrast lettering.
"Mobile charging is an important factor for the acceptance of electric vehicles, as it reduces range anxiety and increases flexibility in everyday life. We are pleased to be able to make the decision to purchase an electric car easier with our Ultramidim Lapp Mobility Dock material," says Klaus Uske from Technical Development at BASF.
The Mobility Dock is a mobile charger for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and can be connected to a standard household socket. It can be stowed away in the trunk to save space and enables flexible charging at home and on the move. The charger has already won numerous awards: With the German Design Award in the "Excellent Product Design/Automotive Parts and Accessories" category, the eMove360° Award for Electric & Autonomous Mobility in the Connectivity & Engineering category, the German Innovation Award in "Gold" and the Sustainability Award in the "Mobility Concepts" category.
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