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Lighting Systems

Major changes in the future of both head and tail light systems are imminent, with the incorporation of plastic-based Light Emitting Diode brake-light systems and "light box" systems, whereby an easily accessible, single light source is used to provide exterior lighting for the car via acrylic fiber-optic wires. The current conversion of BMC reflectors to polyetherimide cut cost by eliminating virtually all secondary operations required with this material.

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Under the leadership of the Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council, plastics producers worked with automotive original equipment manufacturers, tier suppliers, universities, national laboratories, non-government organizations, and government agencies to revise the vision and strategy for meeting the material and design challenges facing the automotive industry over the next 10 years.