Researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, Wash, along with industry and academia members, generated predictive engineering tools for designing automotive composites that could lead to quicker development of a more economical carbon fiber material.
PlastiComp collaborated on the project and provided 30% long carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene and nylon 66 thermoplastic composite materials for the research program. The materials were stronger and lighter than steel and improved fuel efficiency. PNNL found that the reinforced polymer composites could reduce the weight of automobile body systems by over 20%.
U.S. regulations mandate that the average fuel economy standard meet 54.5 miles per gallon—a 60% improvements over the current 35.5 mpg by model year 2025. Such advancements could help the industry reach compliance long before that time.
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