Guinness World Records: SABIC and Formula E push GENBETA to the limit

Front wing endplates: Through an additive manufacturing or 3D printing process known as fused deposition modeling, these components are mounted on the outboard extremities of the vehicle’s front wing. They are essential to redirection of airflow around the front wheels to reduce drag and contribute to the car’s downforce and stability.

Wind deflector: The transparent part is a coated thermoplastic sheet product and manufactured through an extrusion process using a bio-renewable, low-carbon material from the TRUCIRCLE portfolio. This component supports optimization of airflow for decreased drag and improve speed performance.

Wheel fins: These parts are manufactured through injection molding with SABIC’s sustainable mechanically-recycled thermoplastics from the portfolio of TRUCIRCLE circular materials. They are mounted onto the wheel rims in a radial and spoke-like pattern, and they are intended to help optimize airflow and reduce aerodynamic drag for higher acceleration and speed performance. Another advantage is the parts can increase the car’s overall efficiency and aid in cooling the brakes to improve stopping power.

As SABIC collaborates with Formula E and its partners, it is drawing on a still-expanding portfolio of thermoplastics developed under dedicated solution platforms for electrification (BLUEHERO) and the circular economy (TRUCIRCLE).