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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
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Submitted on Dec 17, 2009
Plastic bodied Think EV's are taking to the streets during the climate talks in Copenhagen.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
Plastic Composites and Boeing Make Flying a Dream
Submitted on Dec 16, 2009
Boeing's Dreamliner aircraft took off on its maiden flight near Everett, Washington on Tuesday while collecting industry accolades for being more environmentally friendly and using less fuel. Though the Dreamliner's passengers might not realize that the plane is almost entirely constructed of light but incredibly strong plastic, they will notice h [...]
Category: Cars & Transportation
[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.
Category: Auto Show Season • Cars & Transportation
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.
Category: Auto Show Season • Cars & Transportation
Use of Latest Plastic Innovations Puts Ford on Top
Submitted on Dec 7, 2009
Wheat straw enforced plastic to be used in Ford car parts in 2010.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
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.
Category: Auto Show Season • Cars & Transportation
[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!
Category: Auto Show Season • Cars & Transportation • Events
From Light-Weighting to Fuel Efficiency, From Safety to Strength, Plastic is Making New Vehicle Technologies Possible
Submitted on Dec 2, 2009
Category: Cars & Transportation • Events
Plastics Make it Possible to Put The Style, Safety and “Green” in Your Car
Submitted on Dec 2, 2009
Within the automotive industry, plastics are helping improve vehicles through safety, performance and style. Because plastics are lightweight and versatile, they make up approximately 50% of the total material volume of new cars.1 Below are a few examples of how plastics are helping to innovate vehicle technology. Keeping it Light. Plastic vehicle [...]
Category: Cars & Transportation • Events
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
Category: Auto Show Season • Cars & Transportation • Press Room
