Drive Shaft
Plastics and composites help reduce fuel consumption by lightweighting the vehicle.The drive shaft connects a transmission to the differential. Thanks to plastic's excellent energy-management characteristics, a single-piece plastic-based drive shaft can lead to a reduction in noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). Not only does this allow for a more pleasant driving experience, but by putting less stress on connecting components it can help increase the life span of these components. Additionally, this can help enhance passenger protection, by helping to manage energy in a collision.
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