Let's talk about the interior of the new energy vehicle, which also has a cool style and is easy to be perceived by the driver and passengers - the interior parts system, which mainly includes the instrument panel, center console, door panels, sun visors, armrests, interior mirrors, etc.
Compared with traditional fuel vehicles, there are some differences between new energy vehicles in interior parts, which are not only reflected in the design style, but also in terms of function, materials and environmental protection, and their development level has reached a high level, especially in theIntelligence, safety and comfort have been significantly improved, which has played an important role in promoting the popularization and promotion of new energy vehicles. As EV battery life increases, consumers spend more time in their cars, so beautiful, comfortable, and smart car interiors are essential to the driving experience.
First of all,From the perspective of design style, new energy vehicles pay more attention to modernization and personalization. They use a more concise and smooth line design, as well as a more bold color matching, more sense of science and technology and fashion, such as the design concept of the sci-fi touch LCD screen and the application of science and technology, which comprehensively surpasses the same level of fuel vehicles, making the driver feel as if he is in the future world. Traditional fuel vehicles, especially Japanese cars, are relatively conservative in interior design due to the influence of brand heritage and conservative style, and although they focus on practicality and durability, they are slightly inferior in terms of innovation and fashion.
Secondly, new energy vehicles are also more functional in the interior. Many new energy vehicles use large central control screens, full LCD instrument clusters, and high-tech driver assistance systems, such as automatic parking, lane departure warning, and so on. theseHigh-tech intelligent features improve the convenience and safety of driving and riding, and also provide users with a fun driving experience. The interior design of new energy vehicles pays more attention to ergonomic principles to improve seat comfort and space utilization, while various noise control technologies are adopted to improve the quietness and comfort of the vehicle.
In addition, new energy vehicles are also more environmentally friendly in the selection of interior materials. Due to taking into account the environmental impact of the entire life cycle of the car,New energy vehicles usually choose high-quality, low-volatile materials to make interiors. Volkswagen will bring its electric vehicle models to IDThe Buzz cabin interior is made from an increased proportion of innovative recycled materials, with a large number of alternative materials made from marine plastic waste or used PET bottles (equivalent to 63 500ml PET water bottles per car), the interior roof and floor coverings are all made of renewable polyester, carpet insulation is also made of the best plastics, and recycled materials are also used for underbody guards and wheel cover inner panels. The BMW Group plans to launch the Neue Klasse electric model in 2025 with trim parts that contain 30% marine plastic waste, which reduces the carbon footprint of traditional petroleum-based plastic parts by 25%. According to reports, the BMW Group will purchase discarded plastic fishing nets and ropes in ports around the world, and through cooperation with the Danish company Plastix, the fishing nets and ropes will be processed into recycled plastic pellets, which can be used for injection molding of interior and exterior trims. In contrast, traditional fuel vehicles are not as important and active as new energy vehicles in this regard.
The processing and manufacturing of plastic interior parts for new energy vehicles has high technical requirements and complexityA variety of materials and processing technologies are required, including injection molding, thermoforming, vacuum forming, laser welding, laser cutting, etc., to meet the requirements of lightweight, energy saving, environmental protection and safety performance of new energy vehicles.
With the popularization of new energy vehicles, lightweight technology has put forward more stringent requirements for the injection molding process of automotive interior parts. Changchun Huatao Automotive Plastic Trim Parts*** uses the FoamPro micro-foaming injection molding solution provided by Yizumi, including the two-platen injection molding machine UN900D1, SmartClamp intelligent clamping system, micro-foaming equipment, etc., to produce the Audi pure electric C-BEV sub-instrument skeleton (see figure below). The skeleton is made of nylon and glass fiber material, and there are many stiffeners, which will cause product deformation due to fiber orientation and shrinkage, and the size is unstable. The application of micro-foaming injection molding process can reduce warpage deformation and ensure smooth mass production, while also achieving significant weight reduction, saving raw materials and achieving longer cruising range.
A significant advantage of automotive interior parts made of thermoformed plastics is their low weight, which is a crucial factor in automotive manufacturing. At the Fakuma 2023 exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany, ILLIG ILLIG presented a new high-performance UAF thick sheet thermoforming machine (see photo below) launched earlier this year, which produces cost-effective components such as body parts for electric vehicles, for example, to achieve weight-optimized effects, without additional painting, and with UV resistance. The UAF model has been developed with a focus on flexibility and reduced energy consumption, with a flexible clamping frame that integrates preheating and finished product heating.
The plastic interior parts of new energy vehicles will be oriented in the futureMore environmentally friendly, lightweight, intelligent, personalized, efficient and healthyto meet the increasing demands of consumers and environmental standards.
Under the goal of "double carbon", replacing traditional high-energy-consuming materials has become the general trend, and automobile manufacturers have shown great interest in the application of first-class plastics in interior parts.
The wall thickness of interior parts will be thinner to reduce weight.
Plastic interior parts will become smarter, for example, with more smart sensors and actuators to improve driving comfort and safety.
Interior parts will also be more personalized to meet the needs of different consumers, for example, consumers can choose customized plastic interior parts to improve driving comfort and safety.
For example, 3D printing technology will be used in the production of plastic interior parts to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
In the future, the interior parts of new energy vehicles will be more comfortable and healthy, for example, more sound-absorbing materials and noise-reducing materials will be used to reduce noise and vibration in the car and improve driving comfort, and at the same time, more healthy materials will be used to reduce the impact of air pollution in the car on the health of passengers.
Of course, how to reduce the plastic feeling of interior parts and enhance the sense of luxury is an important topic in front of the new energy vehicle interior industry chain.