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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 

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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What a cool sled!

Read Santa's driving report and get inspired for new vehicle concepts
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Global Battery Alliance

The GBA is a multi-stakeholder alliance and responsible for a circular battery economy.
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We develop chemistry that drives us from A to B with a cleaner footprint.

Sustainability trends driving automotive industry forward

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Citroën concept car oli designed with materials and expertise from BASF

Weight reduction, resource savings and impressive aesthetics with BASF plastics, coatings and 3D-printing solutions.
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Domes representing the BASF Automotive Color Trends 2022 NEW ARRAY

NEW ARRAY 2022 – 2023 Color Collection

Each year, designers for BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection to inspire automotive designers around the globe. The 2022-2023 collection is called NEW ARRAY, providing innovative shades with an increasing focus on sustainability and functionality, while still moving into new and exciting color spaces.
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BASF Incorporates Sustainability into the Automotive Value Chain

Learn how BASF is changing the automotive industry with sustainable products, solutions and technologies that add value to our partners and the planet. 
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Making eMobility a Reality

President of BASF’s Performance Materials, Martin Jung, talks about topics such as the transformation happening in the transportation industry, the shift of priorities from engine to battery and how the key to sustainable mobility is eMobility +and renewable energy. 
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The e-coat at the BMW Leipzig plant is based on biomass and contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions. (Photo: BMW Group)

BASF and BMW Group rely on renewable raw materials for automotive coatings

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BASF is expanding its portfolio with a newly developed thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from its Elastollan® product line for these busbar holders. Compared to standard engineering plastics, Elastollan® R 2600 FHF particularly stands out due to the optimized thermal linear expansion. It can be processed at lower temperatures, has a lower density and, due to its white color, can be easily colored even with bright pigments.

Busbar holders made of Elastollan® R 2600 FHF – More safety for future mobility

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Battery Show Stuttgart

Visit us at the Battery Show!

June 28 - 30, Stuttgart, Germany
Hall 10, Booth J 45
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BASF and L&L Products collaborate on Battery Protection Solution for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

BASF and L&L Products collaborate on Battery Protection Solution for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Culture of collaboration: where driving forward begins

Culture of collaboration: where driving forward begins

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Licity 2668 and Licity 2680 reveal superior mechanical performance against SBR reference

New benchmark analysis proves high performance of BASF's battery binders

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Yang Hongxin, Chairman and CEO of SVOLT（left）and Jay Yang, CEO of BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co.,Ltd. (right) signed on the agreement.

BASF and SVOLT form partnership to advance battery materials development and battery recycling solutions globally

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BASF Licity® anode binders: anode slurry mixing process

BASF and KIT join forces in public funded project to investigate opportunities of multilayered anodes for lithium-ion batteries

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Automotive Color Trends 2021-2022 – SUPERPOSITION

SUPERPOSITION 2021 – 2022 Color Collection

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An electric vehicle showing its battery life while charging.

Winning the race to mainstream EVs requires a better battery. BASF can help.

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BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis collaborate for lightweight success on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis collaborate for lightweight success on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

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Battery recycling closes the loop in electromobility: The recycling process produces the so-called "black mass", which is processed by BASF lab technician Stefan Schleicher (left) and chemist Dr. Birgit Gerke (right).

BASF and Porsche partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles

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More and more electric cars are registered worldwide every year. At the same time, the raw materials for the batteries are limited and their mining is associated with negative environmental impact. BASF researchers at the Ludwigshafen site therefore develop a new chemical process to recycle the lithium contained in the battery in high purity. This will also avoid waste and reduce the CO2 footprint compared to state-of-the-art recycling processes. The picture shows the so-called "black mass" from which high-purity lithium salt is obtained in the recycling process.

Let’s Talk Recycling: What is “Black Mass”?

Black mass is formed when lithium-ion batteries that have reached their end-of-life, or battery cell production scrap materials, are taken in for recycling.
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As the biggest chemical supplier to the global automotive industry, BASF contributes to the electrification of transportation with various innovative solutions, in particular high-energy-density battery materials.

Explore the Future Battery Industry in Australia

As the biggest chemical supplier to the global automotive industry, BASF contributes to the electrification of transportation with various innovative solutions, in particular high-energy-density battery materials. In Australia, BASF has been actively contributing to the Future Battery Industry initiative to optimize the local battery value chain with partners.
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Sustainable solutions for the automotive industry to reduce CO2 emissions, meet recycling targets and improve air quality.

BASF co-hosted STARTUP AUTOBAHN event with Bosch: Towards a circular economy: materials, supply chain & manufacturing

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BASF becomes member of Catena-X Automotive Network for secure and cross-company data exchange in the automotive industry.

NEWS: Catena-X Automotive Network is now officially an association in the founding phase!

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Shaping the future - Together with BASF's coolants and brake fluids.

Shaping the future - Together

with BASF's coolants and brake fluids
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BASF battery materials used in NASA’s Mars Rover.

BASF battery materials used in NASA’s Mars Rover

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Empowering the future of eMobility with advanced battery materials.

Empowering the future of eMobility with advanced battery materials 

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Chemistry is driving BASF's Battery Materials growth story.

Chemistry is driving BASF's Battery Materials growth story

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Racing towards the large European Battery Market valued at 250 Billion Euro

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Discover our whitepaper on 3D printed car interiors produced with BASF’s Ultrasint® thermoplastic polyurethane powder.

Discover our whitepaper on 3D printed car interiors produced with BASF’s Ultrasint® thermoplastic polyurethane powder

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BASF becomes member of Catena-X Automotive Network for secure and cross-company data exchange in the automotive industry.

BASF becomes member of Catena-X Automotive Network for secure and cross-company data exchange in the automotive industry

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BASF’s new virtual car showcases chemistry-driven solutions for future mobility.

BASF’s new virtual car showcases chemistry-driven solutions for future mobility  

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Forward AM: Innovative Additive Manufacturing.

Watch our Live Webinar: "Additive Manufacturing for Automotive Interiors"

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Formula Student Germany: Every year, the dream of a self-made racing car starts and finds the season highlight at the Formula 1 racetrack at the Hockenheimring.

Formula Student Germany: Every year, the dream of a self-made racing car starts and finds the season highlight at the Formula 1 racetrack at the Hockenheimring

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BASF Battery Materials is working full steam ahead to ensure the start-up of the new plants in Harjavalta, Finland and Schwarzheide, Germany in 2022.

BASF Battery Materials is working full steam ahead to ensure the start-up of the new plants in Harjavalta, Finland and Schwarzheide, Germany in 2022

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4 ways to improve RVs for a post-pandemic world.

4 ways to improve RVs for a post-pandemic world

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Explore our new European battery materials plant in Schwarzheide, Germany.

Watch our groundbreaking event live on November 13, 2020 at our new European battery materials plant in Schwarzheide, Germany

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Listen to our Senior Vice President Dr. Uta Holzenkamp as keynote speaker at Women Automotive Summit.

Listen to our Senior Vice President Dr. Uta Holzenkamp as keynote speaker at Women Automotive Summit

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Our solutions for Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) improve the driving experience inside a vehicle while increasing comfort and safety.

Composite solutions: top 5 benefits for engine and powertrain mountings

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The new Sienna generation features first-of-its-kind third row free-standing seatbacks.

BASF and Toyota collaborate for lightweighting success on 2021 Sienna

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Driving forward together in the fight against COVID-19.

Driving forward together in the fight against COVID-19

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BASF recognized by General Motors as a 2019 Supplier of the Year winner and with Overdrive Award for sustainability.

BASF recognized by General Motors as a 2019 Supplier of the Year winner and with Overdrive Award for sustainability

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Repurposing dashboards and center consoles

5 ways material science is driving autonomous vehicle safety and design

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The campervan of the future: BASF presents concept vehicle VisionVenture at K2019.

The campervan of the future: BASF presents concept vehicle VisionVenture at K2019

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BASF und IAC haben gemeinsam den weltweit ersten Dachrahmen für Autos entwickelt, der komplett aus Naturfasern besteht. Für die Belastbarkeit und Wärmebeständigkeit des Leichtbauteils sorgt dabei das Bindemittel Acrodur® 950 L von BASF. Quelle: IAC Together with IAC, BASF has developed the worldwide first roof frame for cars that is entirely made of natural fiber. The Acrodur® 950 L binder by BASF ensures the loading capacity and heat resistance of the lightweight component. Credits: IAC

BASF demonstrates the importance of automotive composites for lightweighting

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Bio-based foam, a new sustainable and lightweight automotive material.

Bio-based foam, a new sustainable and lightweight automotive material

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Dr. Elena Khazova is carrying out thermography or heat measurements of a vacuum insulation panel (VIP) containing the high-performance foam. For comparison, a panel with conventional polystyrene insulating material is used. In the test, the insulating materials are placed on a hot plate. By using an infrared camera, the temperature differences on the surface become visible. The vacuum panel with the high-performance foam remains at approximately room temperature, whereas the temperature of the conventional insulating material rises by 11°C.

Automotive lightweighting: 3 industry-leading innovations

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FEV "White Eco Diesel" drive study: incredibly clean and no loss of performance.

FEV "White Eco Diesel" drive study: incredibly clean and no loss of performance 

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At the Nienburg site emissions control catalysts for gasoline- and diesel-powered cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, construction equipment and other vehicles are produced. The product portfolio also comprises catalytic soot (particulate) filters such as the EMPROTM Four-Way Conversion Catalyst (FWCTM) that not only converts carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide into uncritical water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide but also removes harmful particulate matter.

Reach zero evap standards with emission control technology

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Haptex, BASFs innovative polyurethane solution for synthetic leather now certified ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX.

BASF South East Asia joins ZDHC Foundation to scale up sustainability in the leather, textile, and footwear industry

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Sustainable solutions for the automotive industry to reduce CO2 emissions, meet recycling targets and improve air quality.

Three automotive sustainability challenges facing the industry

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Electric vehicle battery technology and material solutions.

Electric vehicle battery technology and material solutions

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Additive manufacturing is driving a new automotive frontier.

Additive manufacturing is driving a new automotive frontier

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Forward AM: Innovative Additive Manufacturing.

Watch our Additive Manufacturing Webinar: "Solutions for high-demanding applications in the automotive sector"

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Improve lidar detection with near infrared reflective dark automotive paint colors.

Improve lidar detection with near infrared reflective dark automotive paint colors

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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.

3 eMobility market challenges impacting electric vehicle adoption

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Adapting automotive design for connected, autonomous and electric vehicles.

Adapting automotive design for connected, autonomous and electric vehicles

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Creating sustainable, lightweight automotive composites with spray transfer molding.

Creating sustainable, lightweight automotive composites with spray transfer molding

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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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Whether your journey involves improving powertrains, lightweight construction, design, automated driving or ensuring a smooth ride - together we develop answers to current industry challenges.

Our portfolio for the automotive industry includes catalysts, coatings, plastics, automotive fluids and battery materials. With such an extensive range of products, BASF is the world’s leading chemical supplier to the automotive industry.

In which automotive segment are you interested in? 

To make the car more comfortable, quieter and also safer, we offer a wide range of products for car interiors.

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

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

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

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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What is your challenge? 

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

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

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 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

Looking for innovative interior concepts meeting both - design and performance? Visit our interior website to learn more. 
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We offer highly performing engineering plastics and coatings that meet the requirements of Automated Driving already today.

Automated Driving

Want to discover real innovations? Visit our Automated Driving website and explore how we drive Automated Driving forward. 
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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

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

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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