NEWS RELEASE

Teijin and Applied EV Develop Energy-efficient
Autonomous LS-EV for Future Mobility
Tokyo, Japan, March 30, 2021 --- Teijin Limited announced today that together with
Applied Electric Vehicles (Applied EV) it has developed a highly energy-efficient lowspeed electric vehicle (LS-EV) prototype for autonomous driving systems and othermobility applications that are expected to help realize zero-emission mobility.

The four-seat LS-EV embodies a Well-to-Wheel Zero-Emission approach that combines
Teijin’s proprietary technologies and expertise in strong, lightweight materials,
processing and molding technologies and Applied EV’s technologies including anentirely new mobility vehicle platform called Blanc Robot, built entirely from first principles,
integrating a new, high efficiency driveline and full “drive-by-wire” technologies.
The vehicle, which is built on the Blanc Robot zero-emission robotic vehicle platform
developed by Applied EV, incorporates Teijin materials and technical know-how. It runs
on remarkably little energy, achieving unprecedented energy efficiency for anautonomous vehicle, consuming roughly the same amount of energy as a humanpedestrian. It can also be used for autonomous driving systems.
Teijin’s lightweight and highly impact resistant Panlite® polycarbonate resin glazing is thematerial used for the windows and doors, the vehicle’s main components, enabling thestylish body. Panlite® used for the prototype also provides excellent infrared blocking andhelp to moderate temperatures in the cabin interior.
The curved roof, which has been integrally molded with a Panlite® glazing, is fitted witha solar panel and lightweight power supply module. The system achieves output of about
330W, which is equivalent to that of a conventional solar panel housed under glass.

Moreover, Teijin Frontier’s vertically oriented polyester non-woven fabric provides
insulation from ambient temperatures and road noise outside of the vehicle.
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 mobility applications that will help to reduce environmental
impact and address 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 takes into account the total energy efficiency of vehicles,
including how their electricity is sourced and how efficiently it is used during driving. Teijin
and Applied EV, which commenced their joint-development collaboration in 2019, arecommitted to establishing a technological foundation for supporting practicalmultipurpose zero-emission vehicles in future society.
“A focus on sustainable solutions can be very good for business economics” said JulianBroadbent, CEO of Applied EV. “By working in collaboration with Teijin, reducing themass of an entire vehicle, one requires less energy for a given task and therefore lessbattery size. As a net result, with a similar roof area as a traditional vehicle, we find solar
technology makes very good sense with real world impacts and a very nice businesscase”
Toshiaki Hotaka, General Manager of Teijin Limited’s Mobility Division, said: “Throughour collaboration with Applied EV, we are working to realize Well-to-Wheel ZeroEmission solutions that anticipate mobility needs in the near future. To this end, we arestrengthening our technological capabilities by applying our know-how in highperformance materials, design and composites. Aiming to become a company that
supports the society of the future, we have positioned environmental-value solutions asa 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 that
supports 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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