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The average weight of a car has been changing in recent years. What impact does the use of plastics and new technologies have on this?

The European market of electric cars turned out to be resistant to the crises related to the COVID-19 pandemics. It was decided by such factors as growing interest in cars with alternative drives or the support of the European Union. Moreover, according to projections of some of the observers, the corona virus may even accelerate the electro mobility revolution that is already taking place.

Robotization is an inevitable trend in changes in the industry. Even though Poland still has the dynamic development in this branch ahead, more and more companies implement modern solutions of the automatics. An excellent example of this is the Knauf Industries factory in Wrocław, where an advanced six-axis robot has been installed, which performs production of complex expanded polypropylene (EPP) components for the automotive branch.

Electric, autonomous and connected to the web: that’s what the car of the future looks like. Furthermore, it will contain more plastic, so that it can be lighter, more efficient and emit less exhaust gases. The combustion engine vehicles we know will continue to be used for a long time, but new drives are already taking over the market: electric car sales are growing, as is the number of registered hybrid models. Everything is pointing to us being on the right path of change.

Bumpers, shock absorbers, headrests and floor components are just some of the elements manufactured using expanded polypropylene (EPP). The application of this polymer brings many benefits, related to both passenger safety and vehicles’ energy efficiency.