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As the mobility industry accelerates into an era defined by electrification, autonomy, and sustainability, the materials that shape tomorrow’s vehicles are undergoing their own transformation. The SPE Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles (EAV) Conference 2025 served as a premier platform for showcasing the innovations driving this shift—where plastics, coatings, and engineered materials are enabling smarter, lighter, and more efficient vehicles.
Hosted in Troy, Michigan, the event gathered top engineers, material scientists, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers from around the globe to present groundbreaking advancements in everything from optical polymers for head-up displays to sustainable coatings, functional surfaces, and lighting systems. These articles collectively capture the essence of the conference, distilling technical presentations into digestible summaries that highlight the materials, methods, and applications reshaping electric and autonomous vehicle design.
Through detailed insights from industry leaders like Henkel, Röhm, Dow, SABIC, BASF, Trinseo, Kingfa, Envalior, Mankiewicz, and others, this collection explores how polymers and coating technologies are helping the auto industry meet evolving challenges—from integrating digital UX to supporting circular design goals. Whether it’s smart surfaces that light up on demand or recycled PMMA used in full-width center lamps, each innovation reflects a broader commitment to performance, sustainability, and user-focused design.
For more details, visit the official event site or view the conference program.