Plastic in cars
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
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
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
[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
