Time: 2017-02-17

Technology in the European car industry is advancing rapidly, and lightweight cars will help make passenger cars more comfortable, boosting demand for automotive plastics, according to a study published in February by frost & Sullivan, a us growth consultancy.

At the same time, growing environmental concerns and regulation of carbon emissions have led auto makers to pay more attention to the development of automotive plastics.

The application of plastics in automobile industry can not only reduce automobile fuel consumption and vehicle weight, realize environmental sustainability, but also improve the flexibility and safety of design.

Typical applications of plastics in the automotive industry include choke boards, fenders, airbags, seat belts and other automotive components. In addition, the use of plastic bumpers can improve shock absorption, the use of plastic engine hood can reduce the risk of explosion.

Substituting plastic for other materials has been shown to reduce vehicle weight by 50% and reduce fuel consumption by 25-30%. At the same time, every 1 kg of vehicle weight reduction can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 kg. These advantages of plastics in the automotive market has a broad prospect for development.