Lighter is faster, and in some cases, cheaper as well. Lighter cars require smaller engines, less revving and tend to be easier on parts. With 610 hp at the wheels, we need our Dodge Demon to weigh ...

With the automotive industry focused on hitting future fuel economy and emission targets, the Ford Motor Company has revealed a drivable multi-material lightweight vehicle (MMLV) with polycarbonate ...

Polycarbonates are a group of polymers that can be formed by heat (thermoplastic), but still contain carbonate groups in their chemical makeup. Polycarbonates are strong and tough, and some grades are ...

After 10 years of tests and studies, polycarbonate windows may finally be ready for their breakthrough in the North American auto market. John Madej, president of polycarbonate glazing company Exatec ...

Next-generation high-speed bullet trains with windows made of Teijin Chemical's polycarbonate started operating in Japan earlier this month. Previous windows were made of polycarbonate glass ...

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY — Sabic Innovative Plastics has spent more than 10 years working to convince the auto industry to use more polycarbonate as a glass replacement for car windows. Its Exatec LLC unit ...

Composed of microcell panels, polycarbonate offers various solutions for the use of natural lighting in architectural enclosures. Whether applied to facades, interior spaces or roofs, the benefits of ...