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Teijin and Applied EV Develop
Polycarbonate Solar Roof for Future Mobility
Tokyo, Japan, March 2, 2021 --- Teijin Limited announced today that the company andits joint development partner Applied Electric Vehicles (Applied EV) have developed apolycarbonate solar roof for future mobility applications. The green solution marks
another major step toward the companies’ shared vision of zero-emission mobility.

Left: New solar roof deployed in LS-EV prototype

Right: Solar roof

The new solar roof uses Teijin’s Panlite® polycarbonate resin glazing for its surface. Teijin
used its proprietary know-how in polycarbonate resin glazing and technologies tointegrally mold the roof’s curved surface into an ideal shape, an extremely challenging
process in the case of using glass. Not only is the Panlite® glazing roof ideally shaped, it
achieves the strength and rigidity required for the vehicle roof.
Conventional polycarbonate resin offers excellent impact resistance, but it must be
specially processed to realize the level of weather resistance needed for long-term
outdoor use. Teijin’s Panlite® glazing, however, can easily be given a proprietary hardcoating to achieve the 10-year weather durability required for automobiles.
Teijin and Applied EV deployed the solar roof on a prototype EV passenger pod, thatwas installed on the Blanc Robot - a zero-emission robotic vehicle platform developedby Applied EV using materials and technical support from Teijin. In testing conducted byApplied EV in Australia, the solar cells mounted on the Panlite® roof achieved output ofabout 330W, which is equivalent a conventional solar panel housed under glass.

Because the vehicle is light and very energy efficient, the benefits of solar charging theBlanc Robot are much greater than the results that can be achieved on a typical EV.
Applied EV tests suggest that the solar array can contribute up to 30% of the vehicle’s
energy budget in ideal conditions and around 15-20% on a typical day. Under the rightconditions this could extend vehicle range for the Blanc Robot by between 30 and 55
kilometres, compared to the same vehicle without a Panlite® roof.
Teijin and Applied EV continue to collaborate on the use Teijin’s various material
technologies in the development of further EV components, including structural elements,
glazing and exterior body panels, with the intention of commencing high volume
production in the latter half of 2022. These initiatives, together with ongoing efforts tofurther enhance the new solar roof, are expected to contribute to the ultimate goal ofachieving Japan’s Well-to-Wheel Zero Emission policy, which calls for a 90% reduction
in 2010-level greenhouse gas emissions per passenger car by 2050.
The field of mobility is undergoing a significant transformation propelled by new concepts
such as connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) vehicles and Mobility as aService (MaaS). Electrification and autonomous technologies are rapidly being
developed for next-generation mobilities that will reduce environmental impact andaddress new needs in society, such as transportation for aging societies.
The shift to electric mobility is focusing attention on the benefit of the Well-to-Wheel ZeroEmission approach, which considers the total energy efficiency of vehicles, including how
their electricity is sourced as well as how efficiently it is used during driving. Teijin andApplied EV, who commenced their joint-development in 2019, are committed toestablishing a technological foundation to support practical multipurpose zero-emission
vehicles for future society.
“Carbon reduction and energy efficiency is central to our design philosophy” said Julian
Broadbent, CEO of Applied EV. “Businesses around the world are seeking ways toreduce their carbon footprint from transport. Our collaboration with Teijin is helping
Applied EV to reduce the energy used per transport mile and also increase the proportionof energy that is sourced from renewables, which is good for business and good for theenvironment. Now that we have proven the technology on a passenger EV, it is easy for
us to roll out solar charging for a range of other vehicle types.”“Through our collaboration with Applied EV, we are addressing strong demands insociety by applying our advanced materials and structural-design knowhow in innovative
solutions for next-generation EVs,” said Toshiaki Hotaka, General Manager, Mobility
Division of Teijin Limited. “Aiming to become a company that supports the society of thefuture, we have positioned environmental-value solutions as priority field in which Teijin
can contribute to circular economies and sustainability.”
About the Teijin Group
Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in thefields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic
change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan's firstrayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing
three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon
fibers and composites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers andproducts converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare
equipment for bone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing
care and pre-symptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical,
corporate and public systems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for
digital entertainment. Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brandstatement “Human Chemistry, Human Solutions,” Teijin aims to be a company thatsupports the society of the future. The group comprises more than 170 companies andemploys some 20,000 people across 20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated
sales of JPY 853.7 billion (USD 8.0 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,004.2 billion (USD9.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2020.
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