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BASF Automotive Solutions

Welcome to BASF Automotive Solutions, where innovation meets excellence in the world of automotive technology.

 

As a global leader in the industry, BASF is committed to delivering cutting-edge chemistry-powered solutions that drive the future of mobility. From advanced materials, fluids and coatings to sustainable technologies and solutions, our comprehensive portfolio is designed to empower automotive manufacturers and suppliers to create the next generation of vehicles that are safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.

 

Whether to comes to ...

... how we committedly create chemistry to address the
current trends and challenges of the industry

... or how we leverage our technical and chemical expertise in

automotive applications

- explore our broad and innovative range of solutions, also via the BASF Virtual Car or our  Learning Offers,
and discover how BASF Automotive Solutions contribute to driving automotive mobility forward.

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Mass Balance Approach To Automotive Sustainability | BASF Automotive Solutions

Mass Balance Approach To Automotive Sustainability | BASF Automotive Solutions

Learn more about the mass balance approach and how this innovation can provide a more sustainable future for the automotive industry. 
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The ON VOLUDE collection from Automotive Color Trends by BASF for 2023-2024
ON VOLUDE – the theme of BASF’s 2023-2024 Automotive Color Trends collection

ON VOLUDE – the theme of BASF’s 2023-2024 Automotive Color Trends collection

When BASF’s designers looked at what their trend signals were telling them, they realized it’s time for a color update, as the classic automobile color wheel has had its day. 
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  2. Download the Press Kit Color Trends 2023-2024 ON VOLUDE
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Article by AutoBild on Oli, BASF’s sustainability solutions and strategy

Article by AutoBild on Oli, BASF’s sustainability solutions and strategy

Are you curious about how we are shaping the future of plastics? Then read more here in this interesting AutoBild article about material solutions and BASF colleagues who are advancing the sustainability of mobility.
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  2. More Information about Citröen concept car Oli
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General Motors names BASF a 2022 Supplier of the Year

General Motors names BASF a 2022 Supplier of the Year

General Motors (GM) has recognized BASF for the 16th time as a Supplier of the Year. GM's Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM's requirements, and providing innovative technologies at some of the highest quality in the automotive industry. 
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Automotive color rainbow is expanding

Automotive color rainbow is expanding

As they have for several years, achromatic colors dominated the automotive market around the globe in 2022. But as BASF’s designers found in the company’s Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings, the automotive color rainbow is expanding to allow colors like yellow, orange, green, and violet to take market share.
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Q&A with Mark Szendro, CEO of BASF Toda America, on the Future of eMobility 

Q&A with Mark Szendro, CEO of BASF Toda America, on the Future of eMobility 

Mark Szendro, CEO of BASF Toda America LLC, discusses how BASF’s contributions to the electric vehicle market are reshaping the future of eMobility.  
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Past news releases and stories.

Shaping the future of mobility - together

From the charging column to the cable and the plug, from the wiring to the battery inside the car – we create materials and technologies for future powertrain concepts.
eMobility

eMobility

Interested in eMobility solutions? Visit our eMobility website and explore our portfolio to solve current challenges and make future mobility happen.
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We develop chemistry that drives us from A to B with a cleaner footprint.
Sustainability

Sustainability

Creating a sustainable future? Visit our website to learn more about our solutions that help reducing CO2 emissions, meeting recycling targets and improving air quality.
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We offer highly performing engineering plastics and coatings that meet the requirements of Automated Driving already today.
Automated Driving

Automated Driving

Want to discover real innovations? Visit our Automated Driving website and explore how we drive Automated Driving forward. 
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We provide innovative solutions for our partners in the automotive industry to meet the consumer requirements for beautifully designed, comfortable and durable car interiors. We offer you a productive playground of tried-and-tested products for designers and engineers.
Interior concepts

Interior concepts

Looking for innovative interior concepts meeting both - design and performance? Visit our interior website to learn more. 
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Our solutions for Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) improve the driving experience inside a vehicle while increasing comfort and safety.
NVH

NVH

Do not want to compromise on dynamics, safety and comfort? Discover how we can develop NVH solutions together.
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Discover our expertise

We create modern and durable car exteriors that meet both - design and functionality requirements.
Exterior

Exterior

We create modern and durable car exteriors that meet both - design and functionality requirements. 
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Our products for all kinds of powertrains and for chassis can improve engine performance while reducing energy consumption and offering an excellent drive experience.
Powertrain & Chassis

Powertrain & Chassis

Our products for all kinds of powertrains and for chassis can improve engine performance while reducing energy consumption and offering an excellent drive experience. 
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To make the car more comfortable, quieter and also safer, we offer a wide range of products for car interiors.
Interior

Interior

To make the car more comfortable, quieter and also safer, we offer a wide range of products for car interiors.
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While ensuring a higher power output, our automotive electronic products meet the increased demand and growing volume of electrical wiring in cars.
Electronics

Electronics

While ensuring a higher power output, our automotive electronic products meet the increased demand and growing volume of electrical wiring in cars. 
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Meet us in the virtual world

Learn and create with us

Whitepaper on flame retardant plastics:
Discover our response to the challenging requirements of eMobility

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The electric powertrain challenges plastics with new property requirements. The new powertrains demand a higher safety against electric malfunctions, which can cause the risk of an electric shock, the occurrence of electric arcs, and other potential sources of ignition. Special precautions have to be taken to increase electric vehicle safety and to prevent the ultimate worst-case scenario of a battery cell fire, a so-called thermal runaway. That is why flame-retardant polymer compounds should be considered as one of your choices for a safer electric powertrain.

 

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Do you have questions about our whitepaper? Reach out! 

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How does a catalyst work and how does it affect the environment?

How does a catalyst work and how does it affect the environment?

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Explore our specialty polyamide Ultramid® Deep Gloss.
What do you know about our specialty polyamide Ultramid® Deep Gloss?

What do you know about our specialty polyamide Ultramid® Deep Gloss?

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Cathode active material with a high energy density - The different size of the individual spheres results in a particularly dense packing of the spheres with high energy density – the prerequisite for a longer driving range of electric cars. Magnification 3000:1 (15 cm in width)
How well do you know battery-powered electric vehicles?

How well do you know battery-powered electric vehicles?

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Looking for specific solutions?
Find out how we can help you to face your unique challenges.

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New designs, big ambitions, efficient production - the right material selection is key to making eMobility a success!

New designs, big ambitions, efficient production - the right material selection is key to making eMobility a success!

Performance Polymers

We can help you navigate the world of plastics and foams used in component manufacturing to ensure your ambitious innovations become a high-performance reality.

 

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That’s the vision the BASF design team offers automotive OEM customers through expertise in trend research and the design and creation of bold, unique colors.
What colors will you see on the road in three to five years? 

What colors will you see on the road in three to five years? 

Coatings

That’s the vision the BASF design team offers automotive OEM customers through expertise in trend research and the design and creation of bold, unique colors.

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Get electrified: Explore how BASF advances materials that power today's electric vehicles and develops next-gen technology to meet anticipated needs of the global battery market.

Watch the Battery Pack Visualizer video

Adapting automotive design for connected, autonomous and electric vehicles.

Adapting automotive design for connected, autonomous and electric vehicles

Heiko Urtel: BASF battery materials powering eMobility in North America.

BASF battery materials powering eMobility in North America

The importance of automotive composites for lightweighting.

The importance of automotive composites for lightweighting

Low VOC polyurethanes create an odorless new car smell.

Low VOC polyurethanes create an odorless new car smell

An inspiring place that connects material with the virtual world to support our customers in the early phase of product development.

Creation Center

An inspiring place that connects material with the virtual world to support our customers in the early phase of product development. 

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Explore how we visualize automotive exterior colors with AUROOM.

Auroom®

Explore how we visualize automotive exterior colors digitally.

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Test Center for Fuels and Lubricants

Competence Center Fuels & Lubes

Learn more about our in-house test center for innovative fuels and lubes. With 13 full-size engines on test benches, we support new product developments to deliver sustainable, cost-effective solutions to our customers. Through co-operation with our partners, we can provide our customers with a global network.

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