Shin-Etsu Chemical develops new silica gel for electric vehicles that can reduce overall vehicle weight

shin-etsu chemical co., ltd. released a new type of plastic silicone rubber ke-5641-u. this new type of silicone-based rubber can be applied to high-voltage cable sheaths for electric vehicles. the new material increases the cable’s flexibility and reduces its weight compared to conventional jacket materials. the company aims to expand sales by capitalizing on business…