Liux Geko electric car merges bio-based recyclable thermoset resin EzCiclo & linen fibre

The automotive fenders, bumpers, doors and tailgate made of Swancor EzCiclo resin and linen fiber can be fully decomposed through Swancor patented CleaVER liquid at 150˚C for 4 hours then the resin and the linen fiber are separated. The decomposition process generates no waste liquid nor exhaust and lower carbon footprint compared with incineration. The recycled linen fiber is remade into yarn after carded, drawn and twisted; the recycled resin can be used into the original product after chemical modification and formula adjustment. This technology has been applied to automobile body parts to provide energy efficiency and sustainable solutions for EV industry.

Liux Geko utilises Swancor EzCiclo RH512, the thermoset resin containing ≥10% bio-based raw material. In addition to the low carbon resources, this efficient urban vehicle embodies the sustainability concept by reducing the CO₂ footprint throughout its product life by 40% compared to the most efficient electric car, and up to 80% compared to a gasoline SUV. It greatly reduces environmental impact.

Swancor EzCiclo RH512 resin offers another formula containing more than 25% recycled plastics; both formulas are suitable for vacuum infusion and hand lay-up process, and can been applied in electric vehicle body parts with linen fiber. When the EV comes to end of life, linen fiber and resin can be separated via CleaVER liquid and returned into circularity.

This cooperation with Liux marks Swancor’s official entry into the automotive industry and its successful application in Geko electric vehicle. During the development process, Swancor conducted numerous testing and adjustments to meet the high standard and strict quality of the automotive industry.

Liux Geko will be presented in JEC World, March 4^th-6^th 2025. Visit Swancor booth, 6Q14, Hall 6.

Cover photo: Geko, Liux’s prototype electric car (source: Liux)