Automotive & Transportation

Automotive & Transportation

Automated Driving

Drive forward. Together.

The development of Automated Driving is surrounded by urgent questions of the industry. With our broad know-how and expert network, we are a competent partner. We offer highly performing engineering plastics and coatings that meet the requirements of Automated Driving already today. 

Megatrends in the automotive industry are facing new challenges for the materials used, yet at the same time opening up new opportunities. Electromobility and autonomous driving are set to revolutionize cars and put established vehicle concepts to the test. Modern vehicles already rely heavily on material solutions from the chemicals industry; however, in future, chemistry will play an even greater role, making a significant contribution to solving tomorrow’s mobility challenges. With high-performance plastics BASF is already supporting these trends and is offering innovative solutions.
What you can expect from us 

Ideal solutions for future mobility

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the market
  • Access to broad expert network and know-how
  • Holistic material and system approach
  • Value adding simulation tools
  • Tangible ideation environment

Automated Driving

SAE levels of driver assistance

Driver assistance - Level 1
Level 1
Driver assistance
Partial automation - Level 2
Level 2
Partial automation
Conditional automation - Level 3
Level 3
Conditional automation
High automation - Level 4
Level 4
High automation
Full automation - Level 5
Level 5
Full automation

Examples

How we drive solutions for automated driving

Performance materials for sensor components

Coatings for the car body

Powertrain & chassis