Tielt, Belgium. March 2026 – A glimpse into the future of urban mobility: On February 11, 2026, the Self-Driving Urban E-Shuttle (SUE) celebrated its official presentation during an exclusive world premiere at the UE Studios of Uedelhoven GmbH & Co. KG in Gaimersheim. As a materials partner, the Exolon Group played a key role in bringing this visionary vehicle concept to life, making a decisive contribution to the unique combination of design, functionality, and sustainability with its high-tech solid polycarbonate sheets.

High-Quality Polycarbonate Solutions for Glazing, Roof, and B-Pillar

For this project, the Exolon Group supplied premium polycarbonate sheet solutions with high optical quality, specifically developed for demanding visual and design applications. The vehicle glazing – including the windshield, rear window, and side windows – is made of transparent solid polycarbonate sheets with a thickness of 5 mm. These ensure clear, distortion-free visibility, high impact resistance, and significantly reduced weight compared to glass.

In the roof area of the e-shuttle, a 6 mm thick polycarbonate sheet in a modern gray tint is used. It is manufactured from a sustainable, plant-based raw material granulate and is ISCC PLUS certified. This clearly demonstrates the project’s commitment to the responsible use of future-oriented materials in tomorrow’s mobility. An IR absorber integrated into the raw material also reduces interior heat build-up under strong sunlight.

Another defining design element is the vehicle’s B-pillar cover, which was extruded from a special polycarbonate compound in a brown-orange shade. The 6 mm thick sheet combines functional stability with a distinctive visual impact.

Excellent Formability and Low Weight as Design and Engineering Advantages

The materials from the Exolon Group used in the fully electric, autonomous e-shuttle approved for road use are characterized by their excellent thermoformability. This allowed the sheet material to be efficiently and precisely adapted to the sleek bus design. In combination with the low weight of the polycarbonate sheets, this opened up additional structural and creative freedom – a decisive advantage for innovative vehicle concepts.

With this project, the Exolon Group impressively demonstrates how modern solid polycarbonate sheet solutions help transform visionary mobility concepts into reality, harmonizing design, engineering, and sustainability.

Exolon Group:

Exolon Group is a leading supplier of plastic sheets for a wide range of applications in the areas of building & construction, industry, visual communication, LED lighting and medical technology. The medium-sized group of companies boasts more than 40 years of expertise in the extrusion of thermoplastic sheets made of polycarbonate and polyester. The solid and multiwall sheets are sold to customers worldwide under the well-known brand names Exolon^®, AkyVer, Axpet^®,Vivak^®,Inspria^® and Curvalite.

The material is always manufactured according to high quality standards at production facilities in Belgium and Italy.

The consistently high product quality and spirit of innovation are reflected in the performance promise: “Going Beyond”. Professional service expertise and strong customer focus make the Exolon Group a reliable partner for industry and commerce worldwide.

www.exolongroup.com

Serafin Group:

Exolon Group is a part of Serafin Group, whose philosophy is based on more than 150 years of entrepreneurial tradition of its shareholding family. Serafin invests into companies with the aim to foster their long term development in accordance with all stakeholders.  www.serafin-gruppe.de/en  

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Nicole.meyer-kurczyk@exolongroup.com

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