Lightweight automotive compound cuts CO2 output

摘要

UK technical plastics company Luxus has developed a lightweight PP compound that will significantly reduce the weight of the average car and potentially reduce CO2 emissions by 520,000 tons a year, according to the manufacturer. Developed to replace standard talc-filled grades for car interior components, it offers a reduced filler content of just 10%, down from a typical 25%. The PP compound will enable Luxus to achieve much lower weight vehicle components, without compromising on performance and design flexibility. It is also made from up to 60% recycled content.