TOKYO: Polyplastics Co Ltd's Duranex (R) PBT material has been selected for battery packs produced by Selex Motors, an electric motorcycle start-up from Vietnam.

Battery covers play a crucial role in EVs by providing safety and maintaining the integrity of the battery pack.

They are also important for the overall functionality and attractiveness of electric two-wheelers.

Polyplastics is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics.

The advanced grade of Polyplastics Co Ltd's Duranex (R) PBT material features flame retardancy, low warpage, and heat and moisture resistance.

By integrating Duranex (R) PBT into its battery covers, Selex Motors is setting a higher standard for performance and reliability.

Duranex (R) PBT has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) with a V-0 rating, indicating its high flame retardancy.

Furthermore, battery covers made with Duranex (R) PBT have exceeded the demanding requirements of the Vietnam National Standard System, and stringent international standards.

Selex Motors was founded in 2018 in a 10-square-meter room with the goal of promoting the sustainable development of Vietnam and the world through smart electric cars and the incorporation of renewable energy into transportation.

Selex stands for Smart Electric Vehicles X, and "X" signifies a vast future portfolio of electric vehicle models as well as the X factor.

Selex Motors is now the EV partner of delivery service firms such as Shopee and Lazada.

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