Thermoplastics taking over automotive?

It’s no secret that plastics play a role in the Automotive industry. For decades, the involvement of plastic materials has become more and more common in the automotive industry, usually for one common goal: reducing weight in vehicles to increase fuel efficiency. But the role of plastics in automotive applications has evolved immensely over the years. Plastics are the solution to more than just one issue and that’s becoming evident very quickly. A few months ago, we shared information about plastic seating becoming more popular in vehicles to allow for more leg room and overall cubic capacity.

Plastics Technology recently shared an in-depth over view of this ever growing change in the automotive industry. Read more about this topic on their website.