Introduction:- •The automotive industry is on the brink of a revolution, and the plastics industry is poised to play a major role. •In the last 25 years, the integration of plastics has been key to the automotive industry's ability to design high-performance vehicles with improved safety features and fuel economy.

Some Facts :- Indian OEMs currently use about 155 pounds of plastic per car, and that amount is expected to climb significantly, and possibly double, by 2016. According to study, plastic content will rise from current levels to 240-300 pounds in the next five years. Volkswagen Group has already achieved the 300-pound level in its car range. China and the U.S. use 286 and 330 pounds of plastic per car, respectively, which shows the huge opportunity in India for plastic consumption in the rapidly growing automobile sector.

Why Plastics ? DESIGN VISION

SAFETY VISION- The unique properties and design flexibility of plastics and plastic

composites can help improve safety features for both drivers and passengers.

GREEN VISION- . Based on a national laboratory study a ten percent reduction in

vehicle weight translates to a 5% increase in miles per gallon. At an annual build of 15

million passenger vehicles per year this equates to a sizable savings in gasoline and the

accompanying emissions. Reducing pollution and saving fossil fuels

Applications

Lifecycle of Plastics In Automobile Sector :-