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Welcome to the December 2009 edition of AutoFocus, the global eNewsletter from DPE that delivers news and expert opinion about fuel system, engine and drive train sealing. The topics in this edition:

  • Biofuels update: Global biofuels use to double by 2015


  • Webinar, December 7 - Register now! Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Euro 6: key opportunities and challenges for hose and sealing applications


  • CVJ boots of DuPontTM Hytrel® thermoplastic elastomer and Vamac® ethylene acrylic elastomer stretch the limits of durability


  • Technical paper: Improved flex properties for peroxide cured AEM compounds


  • Turbo charger hose: Viton® / Vamac® construction


  • Reducing carbon footprint and improving fuel economy: Webcast discusses new material solutions for lower mass, friction and safer electronics for tomorrow's vehicles


  • New DuPontTM Zytel® HTN Grades combat corrosion of electrical wire, contacts

If you would like to comment on any of the articles or wish to know more, please don't hesitate to contact us.

With best regards

Patrick Cazuc
from Your Automotive Team of
DuPont Performance Elastomers
    In this edition:
  Global biofuels use   Biofuels update: Global biofuels use to double by 2015
The 4th 'Biofuels Update' from DPE reviews the latest biofuels news, including technology developments, emissions legislation and implications for automotive engine technology and materials used in fuel system seals and hoses. Read Full Story
 
 
 
  Webinar, December 7 - Register now! Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Euro 6: key opportunities and challenges for hose and sealing applications
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is one of the means to meet Euro 6 regulations and to reduce NOx emissions. EGR typically presents challenges for hose and sealing applications. But low pressure EGR loops also offer new opportunities, as explained in the webcast organized by DPE on December 7.  Read Full Story		   Exhaust Gas Recirculation
 
 
 
  CVJ Boots   CVJ boots: DuPontTM Hytrel® and Vamac® elastomers stretch the limits of durability
Automotive constant velocity joint (CVJ) boots of DuPontTM Hytrel® thermoplastic elastomer and Vamac® Ultra ethylene acrylic elastomer set new benchmarks in cost effectiveness, and in temperature, grease and puncture resistance. Read Full Story
 
 
 
  Technical paper: Improved flex properties for peroxide cured AEM compounds
In a technical paper given at the 176th ACS Rubber Show, DPE scientist Ed McBride demonstrated dynamic improvements in peroxide cured Vamac® AEM compounds for automotive hoses, yielding a step change in performance by eliminating the post cure step, less scorch during the extrusion step, and the option to use lower cost polyester fibers for reinforcement.  Read abstract here 
For copies of this paper, contact ACS Rubber Division. 		  Vamac Hoses
 
 
  Turbo Charger Hose   Turbo charger hose: Viton® / Vamac® construction
Watch DPE's latest video summary of turbocharger hose extrusion processes with Viton® and Vamac®, covering barrier screw and single flight-rubber screw systems with tie and cover layer structures of Vamac® over an inner tube layer of Viton®, with outer cover layer reinforcement of Kevlar® in a lock stitch construction. View video here and click on 'Turbo Charger Hose Video'.
 
 
 
  Reducing carbon footprint and improving fuel economy: Webcast discusses new material solutions for lower mass, friction and safer electronics for tomorrow's vehicles
Reducing mass and cost, boosting performance of smaller engines, improving hybrid electric vehicles, and reducing friction to get more power to the ground were discussed at a recent DuPont Automotive/SAE International hosted webcast. Read more		   Reducing Carbon footprint
 
 
  Zytel® HTN Grades combat corrosion of electrical wire   New DuPontTM Zytel® HTN Grades combat corrosion of electrical wire, contacts
New "Electrical/Electronics Friendly (EF)" grades of DuPontTM Zytel® HTN PPA resins offer sharply lower potential for corrosion of delicate metal parts in hot, moist automotive applications including encapsulated sensors and high-voltage cable conectors, where improved retention of electrical properties is required.
Read Full Press Release
 
 
 



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