Sentences with phrase «nanocomposite part»
«Obviously we're not at that stage yet,» says Bill Windscheif, vice president of advanced polyolefins at Basell Polyolefins, a supplier that helped GM develop the step - assist nanocomposite part.
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As discussed above, nano - engineered materials in automotive products include polymer nanocomposites structural parts; high - power rechargeable battery systems; thermoelectric materials for temperature control; lower rolling - resistance tires; high - efficiency / low - cost sensors and electronics; thin - film smart solar panels; and fuel additives and improved catalytic converters for cleaner exhaust and extended range.
Nanocomposites make plastic parts firmer and more dimensionally stable and improve surface quality, GM claims.
The automaker, with the help of several suppliers, says it will debut an advanced thermoplastic olefin (TPO) nanocomposite step - assist part on its GMC Safari / Chevy Astro minivans.