In today's advanced industrial nations, the research and application of lightweight materials in transportation vehicles have become essential. So, how can a car be made lighter? Why Lightweight Materials Are Essential for Cars Reducing Fuel Consumption Since the early days of the automotive...
Imagine lighter vehicles that can travel farther with less fuel. More efficient ways to drill and extract oil and insulate pipelines deep under the sea. Paint that helps keep homes cooler on hot sunny days. In all these ways and more, 3M Glass Bubbles are helping a variety of industries tackle...
Plastics with low specific gravity help save fuel for vehicles. It is estimated that reducing the vehicle's weight by 10% will lower fuel consumption by 5-7%. This is achieved by using 3M Hollow Glass Microspheres in the automotive industry. Given the current economic conditions and environmental...