Blackbuck EV collaborates with Sika Automotive for lightweight vehicle development

Blackbuck EV, a Hyderabad-based startup focusing on lightweight skateboard electric bus platforms in India, and Sika Automotive, a provider of sealing, bonding, damping and reinforcing solutions, have announced a collaboration to enhance lightweight vehicle structure design.

Blackbuck EV recently introduced the ELON 3X model, a lightweight EV platform made of materials like composites, aluminium, and stainless steel. This design needs advanced adhesive and bonding solutions, leading to the partnership with Sika, a company operating globally and providing solutions for multiple vehicle segments. Blackbuck EV chose to use Sika’s adhesives because of their expertise in bonding different materials and ensuring adherence to global standards, according to a statement.

Mr. Ramakrishnam Raju, CEO of Blackbuck EV, expressed satisfaction with Sika’s products, emphasizing the importance of advanced joining solutions in their product development process. Mr. Martin Gansner, Corporate Market Field Manager of Transportation APAC at Sika, praised Blackbuck EV’s innovative approach to vehicle design during a visit to their facility. He noted the use of various plastics (like SMC and ABS) and sandwich technology integrated with a stainless-steel structure in Blackbuck EV’s vehicle. This combination not only promises lightweight construction but also ensures durability in combination with high-quality adhesive solutions.

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