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The versatility of plastic allows design options that produce lighter and safer vehicles. From concept to reality, explore examples of how plastic is making this possible.

Composite Drive shafts and Preventing Injuries
Plastic in the Front End of a Vehicle
Physics in the Crumple Zone
Side Impact Safety
Auto “Glass”
Skin Deep: Plastic Foams in the Cavity of Vehicles
Living Proof: A Study of the Porsche Carrera GT

Plastic Car Safety Videos

Important Safety Information

DID YOU KNOW...

Many vehicle features, such as air bags, video devices, radios, and global positioning systems (GPS) simply could not exist without the use of plastics.