TAGS: Surface Modification
NIO, Chinese electric car manufacturer provides long-lasting inbuilt surface protection before the cars leave the production line with Polygiene BioMasterTM antimicrobial technology.
Polygiene BioMasterTM inhibits the build-up of microbes on surfaces between cleans keeping car interiors fresher and more hygienic. The surface protection lasts 24/7 for the lifetime of the vehicle and can be applied to almost any substrate without compromising the structural integrity of the end-product.
Incorporation of Silver Ion Additives on PU Seats
Dahai Meng, head of environmental & material at NIO says, “
In order to give our users a more pleasant, hygienic, and comfortable driving experience, ET7 uses silver ion antibacterial additives on the PU leather seats. Polygiene BioMasterTM technology is the silver lining that will help NIO win in the future”.
Among the models containing Polygiene BioMaster
TM technology will be the NIO ET7 - NIO’s first saloon, a direct Tesla Model S rival, the top-of-the-line model has a ginormous 150kWh battery pack, with a combined 641bhp from its twin e-motors powertrain, 0-62mph takes 3.9 seconds.
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This is a breakthrough in the transport category which we now are heavily investing in. The automotive industry is a very interesting area with huge growth potential, and to start working with one of the most innovative cars of the future, is an important milestone for us", says Ulrika Björk, CEO of Polygiene.
Swabs showed between 100-200 individual bacterial types and the most heavily contaminated samples had between 2,000 and 4,000 live bacteria per swab. Initially, trials have been successful in incorporating Polygiene BioMaster
TM coatings into NIO Haptex seats. Further trials are being extended to other potential hot spots including handles and steering wheels.
Source: Addmaster