Plastics are taking to automotives, not only to reduce the weight of vehicles but also to improve the fuel economy, reduce emissions and the carbon footprint. More plastic materials alternatives are also being offered to allow for cost and production efficiency. Plastic replaces steel in bumpers More stringent vehicle emission restrictions are planned in major automotive markets and this is speeding up innovation in the industry. For instance, in the US, new rules mandate that by 2016, vehicles must get an average of 35.5 miles per gallon. In Europe, mandatory reductions of CO2 emissions aim to reach 130g CO2/km in 2015 for the average new car fleet and 95g/km by 2020.
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