DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will highlight its latest
developments in coatings technology for autonomous, connected, electric
and shared vehicles during the 2019 North American International Auto
Show (NAIAS), January 14-27, at the Cobo Center in Detroit.
New technologies that PPG will highlight include:
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Cathode coating for electric-vehicle batteries – This
market-ready coating is a versatile, cost-effective replacement for
conventional cathode binders, which traditionally rely on the
hazardous solvent N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). In addition to its health
and safety advantages, the new binder reduces mixing times by up to 90
percent compared to many existing binders and contributes to longer
battery cycle life.
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Visibility-enhancing coatings for autonomous driving – PPG
is developing a portfolio of advanced coatings that enhance and enable
autonomous vehicle sensor detection of other vehicles and oncoming
obstacles. These include a new class of coatings to improve
dark-vehicle color detection by LiDAR and radar systems, as well as
easy-clean composite coatings that help keep sensors and lenses clear
in adverse operating and weather conditions.
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“Stackable” functional coatings for vehicle interiors – PPG
researchers are addressing the emerging requirements of modern
mobility through an array of innovative coatings that enhance the
look, feel, comfort and utility of interior surfaces, including
touchscreens. These include transparent protective coatings,
anti-fingerprint and anti-glare coatings, soft-touch paints and
anti-reflective coatings. The PPG coatings can be combined into
layered, “pre-stacked” solutions for reduced complexity and ease of
application.
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PPG ENVIROCRON
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Extreme Protection powder
coating system – Based on a patent-pending technology using
reclaimable materials, this dual-coat system represents a major
advance in corrosion- and chip-resistant coatings for high-tensile
automotive coil springs.
In addition to these developments, PPG will feature its “We Are” color
collection for automotive model years 2021 and beyond. The collection
comprises four color stories representing the latest global consumer
trends. PPG’s unique position as a color leader in multiple categories –
including consumer goods, automotive, and residential, commercial and
industrial design – enables the company to help customers identify and
address emerging color preferences for increased brand differentiation. (EDITOR’S
NOTE: For more information on the PPG automotive color forecast,
visit news.ppg.com/automotive-color-trends.)
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints,
coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for 135 years.
Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest
challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With
headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70
countries and reported net sales of $14.7 billion in 2017. We serve
customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and
transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
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Ohio, Inc.
PPG Media Contacts: Mike MillarAutomotive OEM Coatings+1 248-641-2237 millar@ppg.com Greta EdgarCorporate Communications+1 412-434-2445 edgar@ppg.com www.ppg.com