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Subject: Recyclabe efficient concept car
Source: Warmer Bulletin - march 1999
Date: 3/1999
Submitted by: J. H. Penido
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"Car company Chrysler has developed a plastic Composite Concept Vehicle, which could cost US$ 6.000, take only hours to make and travel 50 miles to the gallon, making the vehicle ideal for markets in developing countries. According to reports from the environmental News network, instead of the normal 80 steel components that comprise a traditional car, the composite Concept Vehicle requires only six plastics parts. This could cut manufacturing costs by as much as 80 per cent. The plastic body is made of thermoplastic, polyester-based resins and body sections are fully recyclabe"

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