Automakers have developed a variety of features to differentiate their vehicles from other brands. In particular, the power unit is used by each company to differentiate from other car manufacturers using each company’s knowledge and skills.

Electric vehicles generally require 40% fewer parts in comparison to conventional gasoline vehicles. Because electric vehicles no longer require engine control units, transmissions, spark plugs, and other components, EVs are relatively easier to assemble due to the simplicity of the vehicle structure.

This however has made it more difficult to differentiate cars from one another and to identify their unique characteristics. This is why now parallelly car manufacturers try to differentiate themselves from their competitors via other methods, such as by enhancing the automotive glass part of the exterior.

Because of its shatterproof function, PVB interlayer for laminated glass is used in many ways where safety and security are required, such as automobile windshields and side door windows. The role of glass in terms of comfort, design, safety, and security is expanding as more bright and open spaces are required today. PVB Interlayer is attracting attention as a technology that can enhance the possibilities of glass.

SEKISUI S-LEC supports the development of advanced EVs with “NEW glass” that goes beyond meeting safety standards. We offer a variety of advanced interlayers for laminated automotive glass that go beyond conventional functions.

Energy saving is considered very important for EVs, to make sure limited battery capacity is used for other functionalities not related to driving.

S-LEC™ Solar Control Film can reduce the temperature rise inside the vehicle, reducing the need for switching on the air conditioning to save the amount of energy consumed by the AC unit in electric vehicles. Through vehicle testing, SEKISUI S-LEC has confirmed up to 20% of energy can be saved.

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Design

The design of a car is the second most important factor to make the purchase after the price. Some people even become fans of a certain brand or car model based on the design of the car.

To enhance design possibilities for the automotive industry, SEKISUI S-LEC provides solutions to expand the possibilities and options. Nowadays, there are many specific technical requirements such as:

• If the interior io the car is visible from the outside
• Are there any dimming and/or privacy glass options?
• Can the glass cut ultraviolet rays?

At SEKISUI S-LEC we try to work together with designers and engineers alike by incorporating their designs while meeting the technical requirements for laminated glass.

Gradient

For modern vehicles introduced in the market recently, more glass is used to create an open, living room impression. The auto glass is designed to look like one large piece, rather than separated portions. It’s crafted to appear as one extended piece of glass that runs from the back to the roof down to the front of the windshield.

S-LEC™ Wide Gradient Film has a lineup of multiple types of designs with different gradation widths and visible light transmittance of the colour portion. The appropriate combination of products can be selected according to the desired design. Customization of design is also possible based on inquiry.

UV Blocking

There is an increasing demand for automotive glass that can protect against UV due to the many health and beauty concerns of exposure to sunlight during a long drive for both the driver and passengers alike. These concerns can span from young adults worrying about premature ageing from sun exposure to parents wishing to protect young children with vulnerable skin facing a higher risk of sunburn.

S-LEC™ Premium UV Blocking Film protects the skin for those who need UV protection to reduce health risks.