Will Cars Be Made Of Plastic In The Future?
68A concept plastic car
Plastic Cars?
Actually, yes. No, not a toy plastic car - a real automobile you can use to commute to work, drive to the store, or visit your mother-in-law. (Sorry, but yes you do HAVE to visit her!)
Researchers around the globe are working to create cars that are stronger, better, and greener using plastic instead of steel. Read on to see what the car you drive in 2020 might be like...
Why plastic cars?
There are several reasons scientists are making cars from plastic instead of steel. Here is a quick summary:
Greener. Plastic cars can offer much higher fuel efficiency and be made from recycled materials. This adds up to a car that is much friendlier to the environment.
Better. Using plastic cars allows designers more freedom in making cars that are more functional and more comfortable.
Stronger. Researchers believe that they can make a car that is stronger, more durable, and longer-lasting.
How plastic cars will help protect the environment
One of the main reasons researchers are working to build plastic cars is to help the environment. Plastic cars offer multiple environmental benefits:
More fuel efficient - plastic cars can be made lighter and more aerodynamic, and so much more fuel efficient.
Less waste - plastic cars can be made from alternate sources (such as seaweed) or recycled materials, resulting in less landfill material and waste.
Video: Students research and create plastic car concepts
Hyundai QarmaQ Recycled Plastic Car: Kelley Blue Book Interview
Plastic Car Resources
- Toyota shapes up for seaweed future
News article on concept cars created from seaweed. - Plastic Car Resource Center
Latest information on plastic cars from American Chemistry Council.
What do you think about plastic cars?Loading...
good news...plastic car's will be cheaper and also comfortable for drive...i think the main benefit of my point of view these car will be cheap. a person can have a lot of car's .
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covenant1971 2 years ago
Nice collection of information and links about cars of the future!