Thursday, 14 February 2013

Plastic car windows: One way to save weight

Heavy cars require more energy when they accelerate.  As a result, acceleration is limited & fuel consumption increased.

Glass windows in a car can, together, weigh up to 50 kilogrammes.   Polycarbonate weighs half as much.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1082238_plastic-car-windows-one-way-to-save-weight     / polycarbonate mass 100 pounds  rear windows sunroofs too strong accident first responders breaking windows injured trapped occupants prohibited windscreens side windows scratch resistance hazing cost UV ultraviolet ultra violet ultra-violet protection protecting layers prevent hazing years sunlight  additional layers prevent scratching twice double cost widely adopted company currently running trials /

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