Acoustic and thermal insulation for EVs & alternative drive concepts

Alternative Mobility

Thermal and acoustic insulation for electric vehicles

The steadily increasing demand for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids shows that they are gaining ever greater importance as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional combustion engines. At the same time, alternative drive concepts bring new thermal and acoustic requirements, for which we offer innovative, customized solutions. Our products make a decisive contribution to significantly enhancing safety and driving comfort.

 

Advantages of our materials

 

Our materials offer you clear benefits that are indispensable for modern vehicle construction:

  • Customized material compositions for specific challenges

  • Recyclable materials for greater sustainability

  • Integrated process chain from development to prototyping and series production

  • Optimized thermal and acoustic properties for maximum comfort and safety

Thermal insulation for electric vehicles

One of the biggest challenges with electric vehicles is the thermal management of high-voltage batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, which are used in most electric vehicles, achieve their optimum efficiency within a specific temperature range (15 °C - 35 °C). Efficient thermal insulation helps protect the batteries from extreme temperatures and reduces the energy consumption for cooling or heating, which can also contribute to an increased service life of the battery cells.

 

Acoustic insulation – noise reduction for greater driving comfort

Although electric vehicles are significantly quieter than vehicles with combustion engines, there are still sources of noise that need to be isolated. These include wind and rolling noise, as well as noise from electrical components such as the motor, transmission, and air conditioning system. Effective acoustic insulation of these components contributes significantly to increased driving comfort.

 

 

Advantages of our recyclable materials for thermal and acoustic insulation

In addition to manufacturing and processing highly effective acoustic and thermal materials, we are the only manufacturer worldwide that can also handle the development, prototyping, and series production of components. Upon request, our customers receive everything from a single source, from the initial problem to the finished component. The advantages of our materials and products at a glance:

  • Individual material composition for customer-specific challenges
  • Recyclable materials for greater sustainability
  • Fast implementation of customer projects thanks to a holistic process chain
  • OEM level support and follow-up for projects

Materials and solutions

There are a variety of materials and solutions that can be used for thermal and acoustic insulation in electric vehicles. These include:

  • Foams
  • Mineral wool-based insulation materials
  • Textiles
  • Composite materials
  • Vacuum insulation panels
  • Acoustic insulation mats
  • Acoustic components made of plastic or metal

 

The selection of the right materials and solutions depends on various factors, such as the specific requirements of the vehicle, costs, and environmental compatibility. By using advanced thermal and acoustic insulation based on our biosil® material, electric vehicles can be made not only more comfortable and quieter, but also more efficient and environmentally friendly. This helps to increase the acceptance and spread of alternative drive concepts.

Answers to frequently asked questions about acoustic and thermal insulation for alternative drives