Syensqo, a known name in advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, bagged the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award in the Lightweighting Module category.
The accolade was awarded for General Motors’ pioneering hybrid battery module structure utilizing amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA). The innovative structure stands out for its remarkable 37% weight reduction and 25% cost savings, achieved through strategic part consolidation, which eliminates the need for compression limiters, films, and coatings found in conventional battery modules.
“In the realm of electric vehicle battery design, lightweighting, functional integration, and part consolidation are pivotal trends. They not only enhance vehicle integrity, but also extend the EV’s range. Amodel® PPA’s exceptional metal replacement capabilities and design flexibility, coupled with its durability across a broad temperature spectrum up to 280°C, played a crucial role in the project’s success,” informed Laura Hirschhorn, Executive Key Account Manager, Syensqo.
“The sustainability and efficiency of future automotive systems hinge on the materials we choose. Our collaborative effort with Syensqo to develop this hybrid battery module structure marks a significant leap towards reducing costs and environmental impact, leveraging advanced materials for superior lightweighting and part consolidation,” added Nicholas Compton, Global Battery Plastics and Composites Technical Specialist at GM.
As per the press release, the amodel® HPP grade, integral to the award-winning battery module design, is fully commercialized and available globally, manufactured at the company’s Augusta, Georgia facility which uses 100% renewable electricity and is recyclable, offering automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers a competitive advantage in high-performance EV battery technologies.
