Powered by You is the educational clean mobility programme of Umicore. Umicore supports engineering student teams that build electric vehicles to compete in international competitions such as Formula Student, Shell Eco-marathon and the Dong Energy Solar Challenge. Their innovative vehicles spread the message that sustainable mobility can be a reality.
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Rechargeable batteries
One in five Li-ion batteries produced for portable electronics devices contains Umicore material
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Zinc oxide for sunscreens
Zinc’s impermeability to UV rays makes it ideal for applications such as sunscreens
Anti-reflection glass
Umicore’s materials are used in high efficiency and durable anti-reflection glass
Sustainable polymers
Catalysts to cure polyester resins used in everything from windmill blades to boat hulls
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Rubber tyres
Cobalt-based chemicals are used in the production of tyres and other rubber applications
Zinc for buildings
Zinc not only looks good - its properties make it a fantastic material for weatherproofing buildings
Mobile phones
Umicore’s integrated smelting/refining process recovers numerous metals from mobile phones
Electric cars
Umicore’s materials are used in the batteries of electric cars that reduce emissions of carbon dioxide
