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Automakers Find that Recycled Materials Help Make Better Vehicles

mckaym — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:39:35 +0000

Manufacturers and designers are using more recycled materials than bio materials in the latest models.

Tai Shan Travels Safely and Comfortably Thanks to Plastic

mckaym — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:17:52 +0000

As Tai Shan makes his way back to China, he’ll travel safely in a crate made of plastic and steel with plexiglass windows that will let him see his travel companions as they make the trip.

Plastics Drive Hybrid Innovation

mckaym — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:23:13 +0000

How plastics continue to play a major role in advancing hybrid technology and vehicles.

Bioplastic to Play Big Part in Toyota’s New Model

mckaym — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:20:36 +0000

Toyota has adopted DuPont Sorona renewably sourced polymer as material for the ceiling surface skin, sun visor and pillar garnish of its new SAI model.

Formula 3 Racing Car Made Entirely Out of Recyclables & Vegetable By-Products

mckaym — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:31:33 +0000

Biomaterials researchers build a Formula 3 racing car from recyclables and compostable materials that has been clocked at 238 kilometers per hour

Biomaterials researchers build a Formula 3 racing car from recyclables and compostable materials that has been clocked at 238 kilometers per hour.

Hyundai’s New Hybrid Relies on the Latest in Eco Plastics

mckaym — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:29:52 +0000

Hyundai’s Blue-Will hits the market with the latest in ecoplastics and recycled materials.

Audi’s Next Generation Electric Car

mckaym — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:14:04 +0000

Thanks in part to carbon fiber technology, Audi takes electric cars to the next level.

The Lastest Plastic Innovation Becoming the New Standard

mckaym — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:45:21 +0000

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.

2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: Green, Technology and Concept Cars

mckaym — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:43:33 +0000

Lauren Fix talks about the attractions at this year’s auto show in Downtown Los Angeles.

Innovative Plastics are Shining Stars at LA Auto Show

mckaym — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:41:01 +0000

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.