Ford announced that rice hulls will be added to the 2014 Ford F-150 lineup. Rice hulls, a byproduct of rice grain, will reinforce the plastic in an electrical harness. Sourced from farms in Arkansas, the rice hulls will replace the talc-based reinforcement in a polypropylene component used in cur...
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Analyst Insight | February 15, 2021
Water‑soluble materials are growing in interest for a variety of applications, from single‑use detergent pods to plastic bags to flushable wet wipes. These materials are useful for applications in which standard disposal is not an option or where waste accumulation poses a particular problem. Many ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | February 17, 2021
The British luxury brands are now focused on a transition to all‑electric brands, with Jaguar leading by 2025 and Land Rover following by 2030. While this is a very aggressive timeline, the automaker is on track to pay more than $100 million in emissions‑related fines in Europe, as its fleet is one ... Not part of subscription
Case Study | March 23, 2021
Honda has launched one of the first vehicles with Level 3 automated features. The Legend Hybrid EX sedans have the capabilities (and legal allowances in Japan) to navigate traffic jams using automated features without requiring human supervision. This includes accelerating, braking, and steering ... Not part of subscription