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Tuesday, August 24 2021 - 16:37
AsiaNet
Human Horizons and Dow to Partner on World-First Mobility and Transportation Application of Silicone Leather in HiPhi X
SHANGHAI, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Human Horizons, the leading new mobility and intelligent technology company, 
has unveiled their latest innovation in partnership with internationally 
renowned materials science company Dow Inc. to be used in the world's first 
evolvable super SUV, HiPhi X. Through the collaboration of the two companies, 
an innovative silicone leather has been developed for the tough automotive 
interior environment and will be used to upholster the seats on the HiPhi X, 
providing customers with a more comfortable and environment-friendly 
experience. 

As a global leader in silicone leather technology, Dow has found after years of 
exploration and research that the unique molecular structure of silicone 
matches the consumer demands for leather in terms of softness, moisture 
permeability, stability and environmental friendliness. Based on the 
sophisticated understanding of the silicone technology and in-depth research 
into the leather market, Dow has decided to develop a revolutionary new 
synthetic leather product utilizing an innovative liquid silicone rubber 
technology.

Dow applies advanced liquid silicone rubber technology to provide unique 
features of stain resistance, soft touch feeling and strong weatherability. The 
safer materials used have no odor and low volatile organic compounds (VOC) will 
guard consumers' health and contribute to sustainability. This revolutionary 
silicone leather product is capable of uses in fields with more stringent 
material requirements such as automotive, yachts, aviation, medical science, 
furnishing and children's room. 

Regarding the joint partnership, Human Horizons founder and CEO Ding Lei said, 
"We realize that electrification alone is not enough; sustainability is at the 
core of our business and drives our approach. Our commitment is to re-think 
sustainability, and to incorporate technology-driven and cruelty-free materials 
to produce better vehicles to better serve customers holistically. Future 
success depends on a commitment to sustaining the environment, our users and 
our communities. The partnership with Dow is based on this concept of 
innovation, and as a result, we will continue to collaborate on meaningful, 
technologically advanced developments to refine a new luxury that is 
sustainable."

Human Horizons joined hands with Dow in 2018 with this cross-value-chain 
cooperation model. Before the new silicone leather, both companies have worked 
together to release 12 other products, six of which have been implemented in 
the HiPhi X. Other innovations include all-new BETAFOAM™ Acoustic Foams for the 
vehicle interior to ensure outstanding Noise, Vibrations & Harshness (NVH) in 
the cabin and TC thermal-conductive interface material is a game-changing 
solution for battery pack safety, durability, and sustainability.

"We're using our material science to innovate more sustainable solutions for 
our customers and the planet," said Dr. Weiguang Yao, Asia Pacific CTO of Dow. 
"The transportation industry is undergoing its most significant transformation 
now that pushes vehicle safety, intelligence, health, and comfort standards to 
new heights. That presents a new frontier for material science and innovation 
where Dow's MobilityScience™ platform steps in – working closely with partners 
like Human Horizons to bring innovative and more environmentally friendly 
solutions to the transportation industry." 

The world's first evolvable super SUV, the HiPhi X, is leading the industry by 
integrating sophisticated technology into a premium mass-market vehicle with 
its unique intelligent H-SOA electric architecture. The HiPhi X is built upon 
three core principles of "design defined by scenarios, vehicle designed by 
software, and value defined by co-creation". Combining the latest in technical 
innovation with all the trimmings of a luxury vehicle, the HiPhi X blurs the 
line between technology and luxury to create a new segment of cars, TECHLUXE®. 
This theme is embodied in the new silicone leather interior, which is both 
technically advanced and yet looks and feels like the lavish interior of a 
luxury vehicle. After starting nationwide delivery in May this year, the HiPhi 
X is already one of the best-selling luxury all-electric vehicle in the Chinese 
market, second only to the Porsche Taycan, and already surpassing Mercedes-Benz 
EQC.

Moving forward, Human Horizons will be offering the new silicone leather 
interior in the HiPhi X from September, setting new standards for the TECHLUXE® 
sensory experience.

About HiPhi 

HiPhi is a premium brand created by Human Horizons and enhanced by its users. 
HiPhi X is an EV with a lightweight hybrid aluminum-steel construction and 
sustainable vegan leathers and recyclable materials which add to the 
sustainable nature of Human Horizons' EV products.

About Human Horizons

Human Horizons is established for R&D in innovative and leading intelligent 
mobility technologies as well as the industrialization of future-oriented smart 
vehicles. Furthermore, Human Horizons builds smart transportation technologies 
and contributes to the development of smart cities, which will redefine human 
mobility.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" 
statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminologies 
such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," 
"believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that 
are not historical facts, including statements about Human Horizons' beliefs, 
plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking 
statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could 
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any 
forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Human 
Horizons' strategies, future business development, and financial condition and 
results of operations; Human Horizons' limited operating history; risks 
associated with electric vehicles; Human Horizons' ability to develop, 
manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers on 
schedule and on a large scale; Human Horizons' ability to grow manufacturing in 
its joint venture plant; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to 
perform as expected; Human Horizons' ability to build the Human Horizons and 
HiPhi brands; Human Horizons' ability to compete successfully; Human Horizons' 
ability to secure sufficient reservations of orders; changes in consumer demand 
and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies; 
general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions 
underlying or related to any of the foregoing. All information provided in this 
press release is as of the date of this press release, and Human Horizons does 
not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as 
required under applicable law.

SOURCE: Human Horizons


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   Caption: The safer materials used have no odor and low volatile organic 
compounds (VOC) will guard consumers’ health and contribute to sustainability. 
This revolutionary silicone leather product is capable of uses in fields with 
more stringent material requirements such as automotive, yachts, aviation, 
medical science, furnishing and children’s room.

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=398969

   Caption: Combining the latest in technical innovation with all the trimmings 
of a luxury vehicle, the HiPhi X blurs the line between technology and luxury 
to create a new segment of cars, TECHLUXE. This theme is embodied in the new 
silicone leather interior, which is both technically advanced and yet looks and 
feels like the lavish interior of a luxury vehicle.

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