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 ...

Kurt Ernst February 7, 2013 Comment Now! If you wear glasses to correct your vision, chances are good you already know the benefits of polycarbonate lenses over glass ones. Not only are polycarbonate ...

Polycarbonate windows can also be twice the cost of glass windows, though price could come down if the technology is more widely adopted. Ford is just one company currently running trials, and is near ...

Volkswagen is debuting a polycarbonate window in its limited production XL1 plug-in hybrid vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show being held March 7-17. The XL1 features side windows that are two-component ...

Sabic says it is working on developing car window technology with integrated lighting features. The supplier first disclosed its efforts to develop polycarbonate (PC) windows with integrated lighting ...

Detroit has one word for your windshield: Plastics. Well, polycarbonate glazing, to be specific. It isn't new, but despite added cost it's a concept made for these times. It can be easily molded into ...

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 ...

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 ...