Shin-Etsu Chemical Has Developed a Silicone Rubber for Molding That Is Optimal as an Insulation Covering Material for Onboard High-voltage Cable in Automobiles.

The article reports that Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. has developed a new silicone rubber for molding that is optimal as an insulation covering material for high-voltage cable used in automobiles. It mentions the case of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), their drive systems increasingly require higher-voltage/larger current cable. It also mentions insulation covering material is used in order to secure the insulation's performance.