Auto Bodies & Parts
Auto designers rely on modern, versatile plastics and plastic composites to improve the appearance, functionality and safety of cars. Learn more about how high-performance race cars and day-to-day passenger vehicles alike are benefiting from these high-tech materials.
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Ford Gets Serious About Car Recycling You might be surprised to learn that the most recycled item in the U.S. isn't bottles or newspapers … it's cars! See what Ford is doing to reduce the environmental footprint of their cars. See Why Ford is Committed to Sustainability
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Polymer Composites: From the Racetrack to Main Street Plastics and polymer composites, such as carbon fiber reinforced plastics, are bridging the material divide between high-performance race cars and passenger vehicles. Learn More
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NASCAR Plastics and Your Daily Commute “Hypermiling” is the practice of driving a vehicle beyond its EPA fuel economy rating. CleanMPG talks about the many ways plastics make cars lighter and more energy efficient. Learn How NASCAR Technology Affects Your Vehicle
Innovation of the Week
An innovative startup creates colorful, one-of-a-kind Bluetooth speakers from recycled plastic bags and wraps.
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