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"AutoFocus" - News of high performance polymer and elastomer solutions in automotive
 

Dear Reader,

here is the July 2010 edition of "AutoFocus", the global eNewsletter from DuPont Performance Polymers that delivers news and expert opinion about high performance polymer and elastomer solutions for powertrain and chassis systems.

In this edition we take a close look at vital automotive air management systems, and provide answers to essential challenges for polymers; we review the latest news in the world of biofuels, and talk to DPP President Diane Gulyas about the company's capabilities, and future direction in Automotive. We have also included an article on "AdBlue" selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems used to reduce NOx emissions from diesel engines.

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The topics in this edition:

  • Air management: DPP offers one stop for essential plastics and elastomers solutions


  • Fuel pump sender seal of DuPontTM Viton® fluoroelastomers in Toyota Camry Hybrid meets PZEV-Phase III fuel permeation limits


  • Interview: DPP President talks plastics and elastomer solutions to engine downsizing, light-weighing and performance challenges


  • AdBlue*: DuPontTM Zytel® engineering polymers and Vamac® Ultra elastomers demonstrate effectiveness


  • Biofuels update: "A clean energy future"


  • DuPont "Science of Friction": how managing friction can boost auto efficiency and reduce fuel consumption


  • "AutoFocus" survey: Tell us what you think


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 at
DuPont Performance Polymers
    In this edition:
  DPP: one stop for plastics and elastomers solutions in air management   DPP: one stop for essential plastics and elastomers solutions in air management
DPP offers the industry's broadest range of plastics and elastomers for key air management applications including air intake manifolds and gaskets, air ducts, turbocharger hoses and resonators, exhaust gas recirculation seals, hoses, valves, bushings, and sensor seals.  Read Full Story
 
 
 
  Toyota Camry Hybrid with fuel pump sender seal of DuPontTM Viton® fluoroelastomers meets PZEV-Phase III fuel permeation limits
Replacing an HNBR based fuel pump sender seal with Viton® fluoroelastomer has helped Toyota meet tough US PZEV Phase III evaporative emissions standards for its Camry Hybrid car. 
Read Full Story		   DuPont Viton® fluoroelastomers
 
 
 
  solutions to engine downsizin   Interview: DPP President talks plastics and elastomer solutions to engine downsizing, light-weighting and performance challenges
Diane Gulyas, President, DuPont Performance Polymers, talks about the strength of the company's commitment to the automotive industry, and its future plans for the broadest range of high performance automotive plastics and elastomers. Read Full Story
 
 
 
  AdBlue*: DuPontTM Zytel® engineering polymers and Vamac® Ultra elastomers demonstrate effectiveness
Recent testing of Vamac® Ultra ethylene acrylic elastomers (AEM) and new grades of Zytel® nylon resins and semi aromatic Zytel® HTN in aggressive AdBlue* aqueous urea solution has demonstrated the effectiveness of these products for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems used to reduce NOx emissions from diesel engines. Read Full Story 		  DuPont Zytel®
 
 
  Biofuel Update   Biofuels update: "A clean energy future"
The 5th 'Biofuels Update' from DPP reviews the latest news on biofuels, including technology developments, emissions legislations and implications for automotive engine technology and materials used in fuel system parts. Read Full Story
 
 
  DuPont's "Science of Friction": how managing friction can boost auto efficiency and reduce fuel consumption
Friction between moving parts is a power thief, stealing around 10% of power to the road, and wasting several million barrels of oil a day. DuPont's "Science of Friction" program, coupled with new DuPontTM Vespel® SP-2515, is fighting friction in many powertrain components, demonstrating up to 55% percent reduction in friction versus PEEK.  Read Full Story 		  Science of Friction
 
 
  Autofocus survey   AutoFocus Survey: Tell us what you think
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