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UPS Tries to Save Fuel by Cutting Weight

Started Jun 15, 2011 0 Replies

"Because they weigh less, they can have smaller diesel engines that save 40% on fuel use" …Continue

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Aluminum demand to rise 12% in 2011

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"Aluminum demand should grow by 12% in 2011 from year-earlier levels, citing rising automotive and aerospace demand as well as growing appetites for the metal from emerging markets." …Continue

Tags: Automotive, Aerospace, Lightweighting, Aluminum

Carbon Fiber May Become More Than Just a Few Parts

Started Jun 14, 2011 0 Replies

Carbon fiber Shell for the Lamborghini and many more vehicles to come. …Continue

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Renault Article about Plastics in Automotive

Posted on August 18, 2011 at 10:17pm 0 Comments

20/12/10

PLASTICS: GO-AHEAD FOR INNOVATION AT RENAULT



Plastics are now firmly established. With properties still unknown to the general public, plastics are today present in many parts of your car. Renault, the automobile company, while strengthening its research and development activities, is demonstrating the value of these materials which allow vehicles to be made lighter and innovative designs to be introduced. Meeting with Gérard Liraut, head of the Polymers and Fluids…

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