A car that is supposed to use a minimum of fuel must not weigh too much. Consequently, replacing heavy sheet steel parts with lightweights made of plastic is a guiding principle in the automotive industry. Today, a variety of plastics averaging 170 kilograms is packed into every car. And for good reason: plastics are light, versatile and don’t rust. They have become an integral part of a car‘s interior, tires and bumpers. Plastic body components also offer numerous advantages. They can be manufactured with much cheaper tools than their sheet-steel counterparts and molded into any conceivable shape.

Automobilový priemysel (Automotive)