At the IAA, the smart forvision – a joint project between the car maker Daimler and chemicals group BASF to be seen. The smart forvision is a technology showcases in its conception and the makers Etwicklung said that especially the issue is with sustainable electric mobility in mind. Energy efficiency is the main theme of innovative smart forvision, produced by the power-generating organic dye solar cells on the roof. To increase the range of smart forvision, Daimler and BASF also consistently lightweight construction and the new BASF High-performance material Ultramid, which should allow for the same stability, a weight reduction of up to 30 percent compared to metal.
From the new super-material is also the wheel of the smart forvision made. Because this is being it is the first production-ready all-plastic rim: Another debut at the IAA in Frankfurt.