Plastics compounder Asahi Kasei sees a bigger stake in EVs

The industry is popping these days with decisions on new components and materials for electric vehicles and their batteries. Todd Glogovsky, president of Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, wants to make it clear that there's a big role for plastics in the mix. Metals are strong, but new developments in polymers result in both strength and manufacturability. Glogovsky spoke with News Editor Lindsay Chappell from the company's offices in Fowlerville, Mich. Here are edited excerpts.