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New Materials in the Concept Car Also Generate Voltage Several close-to-commercialization materials’ technologies shown in the Chevy Volt provide significant other environmental and design benefits. Full Story High Tech Waste Bottles One of the more creative innovations in the Volt was the use of high-tech thermoplastic made from waste bottles. Universal PBT replacement would consume 22.5 million bottles. Full Story Let There Be LightThe roof, side glass, and beltline in the Chevy Volt are made of transparent, glazed polycarbonate material that is said to provide the scratch resistance and gloss of glass. Full story Delphi Studies Coating ChangeEngineers at Delphi Automotive are exploring the use of a thermoplastic to replace polyvinyl wire coating in cars. The idea was first shown on the Chevy Volt. Full Story Inductive Tool Heating Advances GE Plastics is exploring three developmental processes for forming thermoplastic composite sheets in the Chevy Volt. One uses electromagnetic induction heating of tools. Full Story
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New Materials in the Concept Car Also Generate Voltage
This handy FREE guide is easily downloadable online from UFE. In it you’ll find the fundamental questions to ask about gear operating temperatures, moisture levels, speed, load, accuracy and more. Discover the key questions for engineers to consider when designing plastic gears. Click and download it now, compliments of UFE, the plastic gear experts. Click Here.
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