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Asahi Kasei's AKXY2 Concept Car to Make International Debut at Detroit Auto Show ? September 14 and 15 only


Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, will present its newest autonomous EV concept car AKXY2 for the first time internationally at the North American International Detroit Auto Show on September 14 and 15 in the main concourse of Huntington Place Convention Center.

Debuting in Japan on May 25, 2022 in line with Asahi Kasei's 100th anniversary, AKXY2 showcases the company's cross-divisional expertise throughout the entire value chain with technology that touches the senses and ensures the highest functionality while proposing solutions to reduce the environmental impact of automobiles. Virtually everything that can be seen, touched and interacted with is made from Asahi Kasei original or collaborative technology.

The concept behind AKXY2 collects the evolving needs of car occupants into themes revolving around Sustainability, Satisfaction and Society ? the "3 S's" that Asahi Kasei projects will change the way occupants use cars and how they will more thoroughly integrate into our lives. AKXY2 will also be fully customizable in a similar fashion to the living room of our homes. The door folds out and the canopy extends upward to facilitate an open area for socialization resembling a home patio. Conversely, closing the door and canopy provides an isolating atmosphere that can turn the interior into a very relaxing, private space. The way AKXY2 is used depends entirely on the dreams and desires of each individual occupant and should feel like a mobile extension of your own home.

"The biggest challenge we had in the planning process for AKXY2 was identifying how to provide features that hit all three of the main themes harmoniously," says Mike Franchy, Director of North American Mobility at Asahi Kasei America. "That is one of the advantages of being in business for over 100 years ? we have an expansive portfolio of products which touch on this theme and integrate them into a complete vehicle concept. While a few of the technologies are still under development, like our water-based hard coating, we have been able to actually apply them to AKXY2, making a realistic depiction of what the future of mobility can be."

In addition to AKXY2, Asahi Kasei will be featuring a number of other innovations as well with experts at the venue to deep dive into the technology.

With Sustainability as a fundamental cornerstone of its 2024 medium-term plan, Asahi Kasei will be illustrating what it means to Be a Trailblazer at the Detroit Auto Show this September. Stop by and step inside AKXY2 to experience the future of mobility.

About Asahi Kasei

The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922 with ammonia and cellulose fiber businesses, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. Its Material sector, comprised of Environmental Solutions, Mobility & Industrial, and Life Innovation, includes a wide array of products from battery separators and biodegradable textiles to engineering plastics and sound solutions. For more information, visit www.asahi-kasei.com.

Asahi Kasei is also dedicated to sustainability initiatives and is contributing to reaching a carbon neutral society by 2050. To learn more, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.com/sustainability/.


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