Demand for automotive components made of various kinds of plastics is on the rise, driven by vehicle manufacturers' need to 'lightweight' their vehicles in order to improve fuel mileage and reduce emissions. There are other advantages that the new breed of plastics has brought to the automotive segment, such as improved heat, chemical and impact resistance, enhanced aesthetics, and optimum price-performance index.
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