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AutoFocus - The Automotive Sealing eNewsletter from the makers of Viton®
 

Welcome to the July 2007 edition of AutoFocus, the global eNewsletter that delivers the latest news and expert opinion about fuel system, engine and drive train sealing - and a focus on Viton® fluoroelastomer sealing technology from DuPont Performance Elastomers (DPE).

AutoFocus #4 looks at automotive fuels and air management with new developments in turbocharger and filler neck hoses - and reviews some of the latest happenings in biofuels with a global update on biofuels. This edition also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Viton® and the birth of the fluoroelastomers industry with a timeline of major events in the first 50 years of the world's leading fluoroelastomer.

If you would like to comment on any of the articles, have a question, or would like to know more about any of the topics, please contact us.
    In this edition:
  Biofuels update
A review of current trends, news and initiatives in biofuels production and consumption in key markets worldwide, drawn from recent industry, institutional and academic sources.  Read Full Story
 
 
    Viton® fluoroelastomers meet growing industry need for turbocharger hoses
Growing demand for increased temperature resistance in turbocharger hoses are being met by Viton® fluoroelastomer/silicone bonds.  Read Full Story
  Injection molded Viton® fluoroelastomer and AEM bond uniquely in Nolato filler neck hose
Nolato's injection molded filler neck hose components combine Viton® fluoroelastomer bonded to ethylene acrylic elastomer for flexibility with impressive durability, and fuel permeation resistance to help meet Euro 5, Lev II and PZEV evaporative emissions legislation.  Read Full Story
 
  Viton® fluoroelastomers to provide "excellent service" in biobutanol fuel blends
Recent testing of Viton® fluoroelastomers in blends of 1-butanol indicates that all types of Viton® are likely to provide excellent service in butanol-based fuel.  Read Full Story
 
 
    Fluoroelastomers - Still changing the face of the rubber industry
2007 is the 50th Anniversary of DuPont Performance Elastomers Viton® and the birth of the fluoroelastomers industry.  Read Full Story and visit www.viton50.com a timeline of major events in the first 50 years of the world's leading fluoroelastomer.
 


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Previous Issues
Issue #1: Nov 2005
Issue #2: June 2006
Issue #3: Dec 2006

Biobutanol performance similar to unleaded gasoline according to new DuPont and BP fuel testing
New fuel testing results from DuPont and BP indicate that biobutanol performs similarly to unleaded gasoline based on ongoing laboratory-based engine and limited fleet testing  Read Full Story

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