However, they also optioned for a solution that adds an extra layer of protection in the form of a second layer of rubber coated fiberglass. The second layer provides tear resistance and electrical insulation should the thermally conductive polymer degrade as the OEM insulating material does.
Interesting, definitely much tougher. The fiberglass itself (meaning the glass) has low but somewhat decent thermal conductivity, rubber is really poor. However, all this depends on how thick the rubber coating is or whether it is made into a composite within the fiberglass pores. So in the end, it is tougher, but is the thermal conductivity good enough to sink out the IGBT heat? I would "assume" they tested it and all is good. Someone one posted on another thread that there are a few roadster owners with Gruber PEMs. No complaints have popped up yet.