Plastic in cars

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.

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Category: Cars & TransportationEco 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.

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Category: Cars & TransportationEco 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.

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Category: Cars & TransportationEco 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.

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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.

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Category: Auto Show SeasonCars & 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.

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Category: Cars & TransportationEco 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 SeasonCars & 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.

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Category: Auto Show SeasonCars & 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.

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Category: Cars & TransportationEco 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.

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Category: Auto Show SeasonCars & Transportation