A variety of technical challenges, including improving performance and fuel consumption, reducing CO2 emissions, and pursuing safety and comfort, still must be resolved in order to promote the further spread of electric, hybrid, and other next-generation vehicles.
Furukawa Electric has accumulated a vast base of knowledge and expertise in providing a broad mix of materials and components to the auto industry. Our in-depth understanding of automaker needs also positions us to address technical developments that resolve challenges in the industry. Beginning with lower-weight bodies and cables, we are making efforts to address a multitude of challenges, including improving the function and performance of vehicle lithium-ion batteries and developing on-vehicle antennas, radar, and sensors that ensure safe and comfortable driving.
Products and technologies that Furukawa Electric can offer for next-generation vehicles
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For improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions
Aluminum shielded harness for HEVs
Features the same level of shielding as conventional copper braided shield wires against the electromagnetic effects generated during driving, yet also reduces vehicle weight.
High-performance aluminum alloys (for the body, etc.)
Features superior heat conductivity, high strength, easy molding qualities and are used in a vehicle's body, interior materials, and parts casings to reduce weight, yet retain high strength.
For safety and security
Ultra-wideband RF radar (UWB radar)
Detects obstacles and moving objects within a range of several tens of meters from a vehicle with a distance measuring accuracy of fewer than 10 centimeters.
For the improvement of HV and EV performance
High-voltage connector for HEV power supplies
Compact water-proof connector for use in high-voltage batteries featured in EVs and HVs.
Ultra long-life batteries
High-performance battery that significantly improves charge acceptance performance, a downside of conventional batteries, developed for next-generation eco-friendly vehicles such as idling-stop or mild hybrid cars.
Copper foil for lithium-ion batteries
Used in the negative electrode of batteries, the foil features excellent performance in terms of flexibility, surface smoothness, and thickness, and also improves the service life and reliability of batteries.
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