Green Car Congress
MAY 21, 2015
Solvay Specialty Polymers introduced Veradel 3300 SL 30 polyethersulfone (PESU). The new Veradel grade is a tough, high-performance resin designed to meet growing global demand for advanced polymers that can improve automotive powertrain efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Veradel 3300 SL 30 PESU is available worldwide.
Green Car Congress
MAY 16, 2016
Novomer is commercializing a proprietary catalyst system that transforms waste CO 2 into high performance, low-cost polymers for a variety of applications, including foam and plastic that are easily recyclable. These polymers contain up to 50% CO 2 by mass. Low Finished Polymer Cost. Among these companies is Novomer.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2010
To date, Ford Taurus, Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Crown Victoria, Escape, Edge, Expedition and Econoline, as well as Mercury Mariner and Grand Marquis, Lincoln MKS, MKX, MKT and Navigator use the sustainable material. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
APRIL 21, 2010
Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. The 2 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles on the road today with bio-foam seats equates to a reduction in petroleum oil usage of approximately 1.5 million pounds.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Other bio-based, reclaimed and recycled materials that are in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles today, include: Soy-based polyurethane foams on the seat cushions and seatbacks, now in production on the Ford Mustang, Expedition, F-150, Focus, Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner and Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln MKS. More than 1.5
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
TFSI which develops 110 kW (150 hp) and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; a six-speed S tronic transmission integrated with a 75 kW, 330 N·m (243 lb-ft) liquid-cooled, permanent magnet-driven electric motor; and an 8.8-kWh The coolant loop for the TFSI also incorporates the oil cooler for the S tronic. seconds—comparable to the 7.4
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 29, 2013
T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). Other features include a new, lighter turbocharger/cylinder head assembly; the use of lightweight polymers for the oil pan, and use of aluminum for various screws and fasteners. In the A4 with a manual transmission, the 1.8
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