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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.
Lean, Green Machines
Read MoreHyundai’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
Commute in Plastic
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
