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Plastics have long played an important role in helping to make cars lighter and more fuel efficient, but many consumers may not realize the extent to which plastics have revolutionized the vehicles they drive every day. From seatbelts and airbags that can be life saving in a collision, to structural components that reduce vehicle weight and improve gas mileage – plastics provide a multitude of benefits in almost every aspect of today’s automobiles.

2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: Green, Technology and Concept Cars

Submitted on Dec 17, 2009

Lauren Fix talks about the attractions at this year's auto show in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Innovative Plastics are Shining Stars at LA Auto Show

Submitted on Dec 17, 2009

Lauren Fix talks with Clean Skies News from the LA Auto show delivering news of the Green Car of the Year Award, as well as insider tips for hybrid cars.

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[Video Feature] CleanMPG Explains That Light Doesn’t Mean Flimsy

Submitted on Dec 9, 2009

CleanMPG Explains That With Plastic, Lighter Does Not Mean Flimsy.

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Lauren Fix the Car Coach Talks Plastics Innovation at the LA Auto Show

Submitted on Dec 8, 2009

Lauren Fix was onsite at this year’s autoshow to demonstrate safety, design and fuel efficiency features in the innovative new cars features on the auto show floor. CNN’s Campbell Brown caught up with her to learn more, follow the link to see the live interview.

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Plastics Make an Appearance at the LA Auto Show

Submitted on Dec 7, 2009

ACC's Plastics Make it Possible make the connection between the latest innovations in the automotive industry and plastics.

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[Video Feature] And The Winner is…Audi A3 TDI Wins Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show

Submitted on Dec 3, 2009

Plastics Make it Possible got a sneak peak of the Audi A3 TDI at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Check out the plastics components of this vehicle that make it lighter, safer and more fuel efficient – a worthy winner of the Green Car of the Year Award!

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Plastics Help Drive Fuel Efficiency And Safety in New Automobiles at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Submitted on Dec 2, 2009

Plastics Make it PossibleSM Partners with the Green Car Journal to Showcase Innovative Plastics in Today’s Vehicles

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[Video Feature] Scratch Resistant Cars: Trisha Hessinger Explains How Plastics Make it Possible

Submitted on Dec 1, 2009

A shiny new car has to stand up to a lot: scratches, wandering shopping carts and other cars, to name a few. Thanks to the integration of plastic into finishes, many automotive paints are now scratch resistant and more durable.

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[Video Feature] Plastics Help Automotive Designers Build Lighter, Stronger Cars: Trisha Hessinger Explains

Submitted on Dec 1, 2009

Innovations in plastics offer a unique blend of versatility and strength. When it comes to cars, auto manufactures rely on plastics to reduce the weight of vehicles without comprimising safety. Plastics truly are helping to build the cars of the future.

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Green Car’s Ride & Drive Offers Rare Test Drives of Alternative Fuel Vehicles at the LA Auto Show

Submitted on Oct 27, 2009

Media to Test Drive the Latest Clean Diesel, Electric, Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Hybrid Vehicles

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