2008-01-15 Manufacturing News

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Durable lightweight plastics on Land Rover LRX concept car

SABIC Innovative Plastics announcing that its Lexan GLX high performance plastic glazing with exclusive Exatec coating technology is used on the new Land Rover LRX concept car.

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Land Rover will unveil its vision of the future with the world premiere of the Land Rover LRX concept car, a new three-door premium cross-coupé prototype, made to showcase the latest in design technologies. One of its highlights will be its unique panoramic roof and side and rear windows, made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan GLX* high-performance plastic glazing with exclusive Exatec** coating technology.

As a result of the close collaboration with Land Rover, SABIC Innovative Plastics was able to contribute to the automaker’s objective of using lighter weight and more sustainable materials on the LRX. Through the use of SABIC’s high performance Lexan PC with Exatec coating; Land Rover was able to design differently and reduce the LRX’s overall weight by close to 40 pounds (19 kilograms).

Land Rover’s LRX Concept Slims Down with Lexan* High-tech Plastic Glazing from SABIC Innovative Plastics. Click Here for Larger image. photo: Ford Motor Company

2008 LAND ROVER LRX CONCEPT OVERVIEW
Land Rover's future at the North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show) with the world debut of the LRX hybrid concept - a bold evolution of Land Rover design that indicates the brand’s progressive shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values. As the company prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary during 2008, the three-door LRX, with its more compact size, lighter weight and sustainability-focused technologies, clearly addresses the needs of a changing world and offers the potential of 120 g/km CO2 emissions.

“As automakers create the vehicles of the future, each are looking to trim weight in different ways to achieve improved fuel efficiency and lower environmental impact,” said Amanda Roble, executive director, SABIC Innovative Plastics. “Replacement of traditional materials such as glass with lightweight but durable plastics is a great way to reach weight-reduction goals. SABIC Innovative Plastics was pleased to work with Land Rover in this unique collaboration on many aspects of this unique glazing development for this eco-responsible concept.” SABIC Innovative Plastics was involved with the design and feasibility reviews of glazing panels, and sourcing for tooling and part manufacture.

Wraparound Glazing for a Bold Design Graphic

In addition to important environmental benefits, the SABIC Lexan PC offered significant design advantages not possible in traditional materials. Land Rover designers were supported by the SABIC Innovative Plastics glazing and design teams in developing the LRX unique transparent glazing signature that wraps around the entire car, showcasing the fluidity of its lines and excellence surface quality. The car’s upper body design is accented by an enhanced visibility as a result of the clear window glazing. At the same time, the interior of the LRX concept offers the feeling of a more-spacious cabin with the use of the transparent plastics panoramic roof that is supported by a “spider” frame running into the A-pillars. The rear quarter pillars show how the Lexan material can enhance design freedom, incorporating an aerodynamic boundary layer separator as well as a sharp wrap-around to meet the backlight.

High-performance Lexan GLX polycarbonate with Exatec coating systems also provides high impact strength and UV protection for the LRX concept. The polymer glazing material is used in the A-posts, side windows, rear quarter windows, panoramic roof, and backlight. Incorporating several glazing technologies from Exatec LLC enables the usual mast antenna to be eliminated, with hidden antennas incorporated within the panoramic roof glazing. The polycarbonate also blocks virtually all UV light (protecting interior materials from fading), while special nano-technology within the material reduces infra-red transmission, helping to keep the interior cool and is around 40 percent lighter.

* Trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV.
** Trademark of Exatec, LLC.

Information contained in this press release provided in part by Amy Godfrey, AH&M Marketing Communications, Tel: +1 413.448.2260, x37, Fax: +1 413.445.4026.

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