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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018   
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Would this solve a whole host of issues, like minor dents and galvanic corrosion?
 Click image to enlarge LEVC (@LondonEVCompany) Tweeted: First-in-sector. The exterior body panels of LEVC products are built from a tough Sheet Moulded Composite (SMC) material which is lighter, more flexible & far more resilient against light dents & knocks than a traditional steel panel. #SustainableInnovation #ElectricVehicles https://t.co/oc9KTBYmpt https://twitter.com/LondonEVCompany/status...89728?s=20 |
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17th Feb 2021 10:47am |
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| SJM2018 Member Since: 06 Jul 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 296 
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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-car...n-uk-start
The guys are using something similar: "The polypropylene body panels are moulded in the required colours on site, removing the need for expensive paint shops or stamping machines." 2011 CSW XS 90 |
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17th Feb 2021 4:03pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3348 
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That could be a winner. Looking forward to seeing how they progress with that. WARNING.
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17th Feb 2021 6:57pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2188 
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So all of these "green' enviro friendly vehicles are basically adding to the plastic issue then...........
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17th Feb 2021 8:41pm |
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| macfrank Member Since: 05 Nov 2015 Location: somewhere in the north Posts: 1094  
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... seems so
 But it's worth looking at. Their small machines look interesting.
Usually automotive light-weight production involves rather large machines such as this 3,600 ton press (force not weight). https://www.engelglobal.com/fileadmin/_mig...tory_1.jpg  Good news is, they are very aware of environmental impact and there's ongoing research on resource consumption and complete life cycle of materials. |
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18th Feb 2021 6:58pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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That's reminding me of Smart and the self-coloured plastic (actually polypropylene) panels they have been using for many years (13+). 15% off the vehicle's weight and the material is fully recyclable. And there used to be quite a market in swapping panels out and changing the colour of your car. Click image to enlarge |
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19th Feb 2021 6:50am |
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| macfrank Member Since: 05 Nov 2015 Location: somewhere in the north Posts: 1094
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Cool, I didn't know that. My dad has a Smart sitting in the garage. It's a blinding lime green, so nobody wants it
 Will look into body panels to swap  |
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19th Feb 2021 11:11am |
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