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28 cze 2011 · GM moved back to steel for body panels when it launched the Saturn Sky roadster, Aura sedan, and Outlook cross/utility vehicle in 2006, and the Vue CUV in 2007. Interestingly, when GM first showed the Volt concept car in January 2007, it featured a thermoplastic hood developed by GE Plastics.
3 paź 2024 · Plastic body panels allow for more creative and flexible design options compared to traditional metal panels. These materials have unlocked new potential for curves and shapes, improving the aerodynamics of vehicles.
20 lut 2023 · The main applications of natural fiber composites in automotive interiors include door panels, seat backs and trunk liners, as well as headliners, package trays and dashboards. Several premium automakers have begun investing in high-performance composites made from natural fibers.
4 sie 2023 · Thermoset composites replaced metals on vehicle exteriors in semi-structural/vertical and fully structural/horizontal body panels starting in the 1950s. Thermoplastic composites have been used intermittently on vertical body panels like bumper fascia and fenders since the 1980s, door panels and other trim since the 1990s and liftgates since the ...
See All 20 Photos. Despite the trend embracing the “don’t care” look of ratty muscle cars, nothing says quality like perfect paint. No, were not talking an exterior blow-over here. We mean paint...
21 maj 2019 · How car makers are diversifying their body panel materials with the environment in mind.
Replacement Front Bumper, Powdercoated Black, Without Mounting Brackets. Westin 58-421025 Pro-Series Rear Powdercoated Textured Black Bumper. A spoiler improves aerodynamics and stability by reducing lift and altering the airflow around your car. Cop that sports car look by adding a spoiler to your vehicle’s rear.
