Shaping an ideal mobility for our society
The automotive industry is currently facing a once-in-a-100-year paradigm shift, and the key is CASE or “Connected”, “Autonomous”, “Shared & Services”, and “Electric”. We are helping to accelerate the advancement future mobility concepts. However, there is an ideal car-oriented society in the future which we, the automotive industry aims to create.
Chassis & Powertrain Components
Solutions for Smart Mobility
VIBRATION CONTROL COMPONENTS
Improving in-vehicle quietness, safety, and comfort.
Vibration and noise occurring from the engine and road while driving greatly affects comfort. Particularly in the case of electric vehicles, high frequency motor noise buried in the sound of the engine is audible, and as the use of vehicles as a living room or space will increase with the development of autonomous driving, quietness is now more important than ever. But also, the driving characteristics of electric vehicles change due to the position of the battery and the changed wheelbase.
This affects safety and comfort during driving. Consequently, sound / vibration control technology blocks out vibrations and noise as much as possible and make the ride safer and more comfortable.
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DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEMS
Sensors that make autonomous mobility safer.
Autonomous vehicles will shape the mobility of the future. Today, assistance systems already support driving, but in the future, cars will become increasingly autonomous. Sumitomo Riko‘s sensor technology reliably detects the driver’s alertness and readiness to intervene in critical situations. Furthermore, by installing a sensor in the seats, the sensor can detect the pulse and breathing of the driver and passengers and support a safer and more comfortable drive.
Steering Touch Sensor
A sensor to support safe switching between Autonomous driving and manual driving by detecting whether the driver is holding the steering wheel correctly and in which position.
FINESULIGHT ISOLATION TECHNOLOGIES
Controlling heat for safety, comfort, and environment.
With the Finesulight technology, Sumitomo Riko offers highly effective temperature insulation for greater comfort and safety in vehicles. Thermal runaways of battery cells pose a relevant safety risk in the operation of electric vehicles. Sumitomo Rikos´ elastic battery spacers protect against thermal chain reactions and increase the efficiency and service life of battery systems.
Efficient climate management can be achieved by using Finesulight to insulate the bodywork and aggregates. As a result, occupant comfort and vehicle range are improved.
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INNOVATIVE FUEL CELL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Support the safety of clean mobility.
Hydrogen drives represent a further alternative in the energy mix of the future, particularly in the operation of commercial vehicles. However, the generation of energy by fuel cells also places special demands on sealing technology. Sumitomo Riko offers a wide portfolio of high-pressure sealing components that ensure safe and efficient operation of hydrogen vehicles.
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HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE HOSE SYSTEMS
Enhancing Efficiency & Sustainability of future vehicles.
Sumitomo Riko automotive hoses run the length and breadth of the inside of vehicle chassis due to their superior heat resistance, impact and vibration absorption and light weight properties. New forms of propulsion place new demands on many functional units in the vehicle. The energy-efficient and safe design
of components and systems for fluid & gas feeding is one of the core challenges. Sumitomo Riko offers comprehensive portfolio of components and systems that meets the high demands of the global automotive industry.
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