Glass-filled polypropylene is already a very commonly used plastic for automotive parts, but could it be improved? Well, yes. A new substance, Gratek, is claimed to make the plastic 20% stronger yet ...

Vehicles began switching to plastic oil pans because they provide several advantages over metal. This trend goes beyond oil pans, as you may not realize several cars have bodies made of plastic. Auto ...

Automakers are committing significant resources to develop electric, autonomous, and hybrid vehicles. These OEMs also need to meet rising demand for greater connectivity in every class of car, ...

Converting plastic-heavy automotive shredder residue into marketable materials can be assisted with electrostatic methods, according to a European technology provider. Color sorting when removing ...

With support from the Baden-Würtemberg Think Tank project, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Audi have partnered to create a novel chemical recycling method for automatic plastic parts.

PARIS, July 24 (Reuters) - Automotive components manufacturer Plastic Omnium (PLOF.PA), opens new tab reported a 35% increase in revenue for the first half of the year on Monday, lifting its shares to ...

Safety, performance, aesthetics, noise, comfort, reliability, and durability are the goals that keep automotive engineers up at night, and the miracle solution has, so far, been "more plastic." ...

Audi found an ingenious way of sourcing the plastic for the seatbelt buckles in the new Q8 e-tron SUV. The casings of the buckles are partially manufactured from mixed automobile plastic waste ...

The global consulting firm says collecting and reprocessing more discarded plastic automotive components should be feasible. The company says two of the biggest opportunities to access more ...