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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.
Self-Healing Plastics Could One Day Repair Planes in Flight
Read MoreAutomakers Find that Recycled Materials Help Make Better Vehicles
Submitted on Feb 12, 2010
Manufacturers and designers are using more recycled materials than bio materials in the latest models.
Category: Cars & Transportation
Tai Shan Travels Safely and Comfortably Thanks to Plastic
Submitted on Feb 4, 2010
As Tai Shan makes his way back to China, he’ll travel safely in a crate made of plastic and steel with plexiglass windows that will let him see his travel companions as they make the trip.
Category: Cars & Transportation
Plastics Drive Hybrid Innovation
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
How plastics continue to play a major role in advancing hybrid technology and vehicles.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
Bioplastic to Play Big Part in Toyota’s New Model
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
Toyota has adopted DuPont Sorona renewably sourced polymer as material for the ceiling surface skin, sun visor and pillar garnish of its new SAI model.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
Formula 3 Racing Car Made Entirely Out of Recyclables & Vegetable By-Products
Submitted on Jan 20, 2010
Biomaterials researchers build a Formula 3 racing car from recyclables and compostable materials that has been clocked at 238 kilometers per hour.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
Hyundai’s New Hybrid Relies on the Latest in Eco Plastics
Submitted on Jan 20, 2010
Hyundai's Blue-Will hits the market with the latest in ecoplastics and recycled materials.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
Audi’s Next Generation Electric Car
Submitted on Jan 20, 2010
Thanks in part to carbon fiber technology, Audi takes electric cars to the next level.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
The Lastest Plastic Innovation Becoming the New Standard
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009
For the first time, a transmission cross beam has been manufactured of the plastic polyamide and used as standard in the new BMW 5 Series.
Category: Cars & Transportation
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.
Category: Auto Show Season • Cars & Transportation
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.
Category: Auto Show Season • Cars & Transportation
