Today in Plastics
Cars & Transportation
From bumper to bumper, plastics are helping to drive advancements in fuel efficiency, safety and design in just about every mode of transportation. Did you know that plastics make up more than 50% of the volume of material in today’s vehicles? Modern plastics are making cars stronger, safer and more fuel efficient. Next time you notice a cool feature in any vehicle, chances are that plastics are making it possible.
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Read More“Plastic Plane” Shows at the Farnborough Airshow
Submitted on Aug 5, 2010
Boeing’s revolutionary new “plastic plane,” the 787 Dreamliner, which is the first plane to be made from 50% carbon fibre composite material shows at the Farnborough Airshow.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Future Technologies
Obama Makes Visit to Future Battery Plant
Submitted on Jul 15, 2010
The plant will create battery packs that will use plastics in hoses, ducts and other components, along with the plastics used within lithium-ion cells, in connectors, cables and other parts.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Future Technologies
Lexus’ Newest Design Hits the Market
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
The latest model, crafted from a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) monocoque body shell won’t be cheap but Lexus is confident that they will fly off the showroom floor.
Category: Cars & Transportation
Concept Car Experiments with Molded-in Color in Panels
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
Ford Motor Co. has started experimenting with the idea of molded-in-color composites for exterior body panels on its cars.
Category: Cars & Transportation
Are Zero-Metal Cars Within Reach?
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
More and more vehicle manufacturers are looking at alternative materials to metal for their cars. Will a 100% plastic auto hit the road soon?
Category: Cars & Transportation
Aerospace Leads Composite Innovation
Submitted on Jun 7, 2010
It was no surprise to see aerospace applications topping the innovations at the recent Paris JEC composite fair.
Category: Cars & Transportation
For Airports and Airlines, Creative Recycling Brings Cost Savings
Submitted on May 25, 2010
Airports and airlines have learned that recycling can help the planet, and their bottom line.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
First Railroad Bridge Built Entirely From Recycled Plastic at Fort Eustis
Submitted on May 25, 2010
The bridges, made of recycled plastic, will span 40 and 80 feet and are designed to hold 130 tons, or 260,000 pounds.
Category: Cars & Transportation
Plastic Seat Belts Evolve to Help Save Lives
Submitted on May 17, 2010
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that plastic fiber seat belts saved 15,147 lives in 2007 in the U.S. alone, making them one of the most important safety features in our cars and trucks. Compared to unbelted vehicle occupants, NHTSA estimates that today’s seat belts reduce fatalities by 45 percent and serious inj [...]
Category: Cars & Transportation
Helping Protect You and Your Loved Ones on the Road
Submitted on Apr 22, 2010
From your windshield to your bumpers, plastics provide safety benefits in ways you may not see In the face of an annual average of more than 6 million auto crashes on U.S. roads, it’s good to know that many plastic vehicle components – both seen and unseen – contribute greatly to reducing the potential for injury. Some [...]
Category: Cars & Transportation
