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    What changes can a car's 25% recycled plastic bring to the environment

    • Last Update: 2022-08-21
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    With the continuous strengthening of people's awareness of environmental protection, the application of renewable materials in the automotive field has become more and more extensive, and it has also become one of the benchmarks reflecting corporate social responsibility


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    Volvo plans to use 1/4 recycled plastic

    Volvo plans to use 1/4 recycled plastic

    In order to show the feasibility of the plan, Volvo released a new XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid test model in Gothenburg, Sweden


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    Specifically, the center console of the test car is made from recycled fibers and plastics from discarded fishing nets and nautical cables, the carpet contains fibers made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottles, and clothing production Renewable blended cotton material from commercial leftovers, and PET fibers from plastic bottles for the seats


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    “Volvo Cars is committed to minimising the company’s negative impact on the global environment


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    Volvo also urged auto parts suppliers to work more closely with OEMs to develop the next generation of greener parts, especially those that contain more renewable plastic


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    “In terms of sustainable development, we have reached cooperation with some forward-looking suppliers


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    With a big brain hole, plants can also build cars

    With a big brain hole, plants can also build cars

    Of course, Volvo isn't the only car company doing this


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            All for Sustainability

    All for Sustainability

            "Environmental protection" has always been one of the main concepts of concept cars, and the application of renewable materials is more common


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