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AutoFocus - News of high performance elastomer solutions in automotive

Welcome to the June 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 3: Growth in a recession?
The global economy: Glimmers of hope?
Tsu Tah's Goodwill TTE 7 fuel hose benefits from Viton® low permeability and heat resistance
Technical paper at IRC: Vamac® Ultra - latest high-viscosity AEM polymers
EPA's perspective on Obama Administration Climate Change Policy highlights DuPont/DPE automotive event
Continued commitment to Viton® and Vamac®

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With best regards

Your Automotive Team from
DuPont Performance Elastomers

In this edition:

			Biofuels Update 3: Growth in a recession? The 3rd 'Biofuels Update' from DPE reviews the latest biofuels news, including developments in first and second-generation biofuels, emissions legislation and implications for automotive engine technology and fuel system seals and hoses. Read Full Story

	The global economy: Glimmers of hope? AutoFocus summarizes key points from the quarterly 'Economic Outlook', and 'Current Business Developments' reports by DuPont economist Robert C. Fry, giving a highly informed analysis of current global economic conditions, with implications for industry and businesses worldwide. Read Full Story

			Tsu Tah's Goodwill TTE 7 fuel hose benefits from Viton® low permeability and heat resistance Tsu Tah, leading Taiwan-based fuel hose and rubber components supplier, has chosen DPE Viton® fluoroelastomer for its new Goodwill TTE 7 Series fuel hose for motorcycle and off-road use because of its outstanding resistance to fuel permeation and ability to resist close tailpipe contact at up to 200°C. Read Full Story

	Technical paper at IRC 2009 in Nuremberg, Germany, June 29 - July 2: Vamac® Ultra - latest high viscosity AEM polymers Vamac® Ultra, DuPont Performance Elastomers, (DPE) latest high viscosity ethylene acrylic elastomer, offers true step-change improvement in processability and performance for demanding automotive applications. Read Full Story

			EPA's perspective on Obama Administration Climate Change Policy highlights DuPont/DPE automotive event Auto industry OEM designers and engineers attended the 10th annual DuPont and DPE Automotive Power Lunch and Seminar in Detroit, MI, USA, on 23 April 2009, to hear EPA Deputy Director Christopher Grundler speak on the transformation to a low carbon economy - now a core part of President Obama's climate change policy. Read Full Story

	Continued commitment to Viton® and Vamac® DPE is committed to the continuing development and supply of Viton® fluoroelastomer and Vamac® ethylene acrylic elastomer (AEM) products. The recent announcement of the intention to exit the Hypalon® business does not impact other products in the DPE portfolio. Read Full Story


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