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Hydrogen storage is critical for the hydrogen powertrain in automotive vehicles, as hydrogen has a high energy density by mass but a low energy density by volume. To address this, hydrogen is typically stored in high-pressure tanks at 350 or 700 bars in automotive applications. These tanks are designed for low weight and safety, with polymer-based materials replacing metals to reduce weight, and advanced materials and design ensuring safety at high pressures.

Globally, electric energy consumption is expected to double by 2050. This is due in large part to the growth of sustainability focused technologies, including smart grids, electric cars and connected homes. To meet increasing demands and the need for more sustainable power systems, power distribution providers work closely with equipment manufacturers to optimize compact electrical systems – including low voltage switch gears for residential and industrial electrical distribution. Designed to handle more power, low voltage switch gears are highly durable, and better integrate with next-generation electrical distribution technology.

Envalior, a global leader in engineering materials, will showcase sustainable thermoplastics, along with a new halogen-free flame-retardant PBT at Booth #1 during the “Fuse Box Meets Dryer – Plastics in E&E Applications” conference organized by the South German Plastics Center (SKZ). The conference, which focuses on material innovations for global trends, including  electromobility, autonomous driving, 5G mobile communications, and more, will be held  May 14 - 15, 2025, at the Vogel Convention Center in Würzburg, Germany.

Envalior showcased its high-performance materials at Plástico Brasil 2025, focusing on sustainability and innovation. The company highlighted products such as EcoPaXX®, TEPEX®, and Stanyl® for industries including automotive and healthcare. Envalior’s solutions help achieve sustainability goals and boost product performance, with a local manufacturing facility in Brazil to serve the Latin American market.

As zero-emission regulations tighten and consumer demand for clean transportation grows, the automotive industry is turning to hydrogen-powered fuel cells. These fuel cells solve performance challenges posed by battery-electric vehicles (EVs) but require lightweight, cost-effective hydrogen tanks that meet stringent safety and durability standards.

Envalior will present its latest materials innovations, focusing on electromobility, lightweighting, sustainability, and safety and comfort, at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) conference organized by the Association of German Engineers (VDI), March 26 and 27 in Mannheim, Germany.