| Summary: |
Various polymers are combined to create an unique air
passage that routes HVAC air to rear seat passengers without allowing the
air to heat-up. Weight
savings: 10-15%. Cost
savings: 20%. |
| Most Innovative Feature: |
The combination of various polymers to create an unique air
passage that routes HVAC air to rear seat passengers without allowing the
air to heat-up. |
| Other Innovative Features: |
The use of polymer stiffening films in combination with
metalized films and cross linked foam. |
| What Forming Process? |
Thermoformed in a compression. |
| First Time Process Used: |
Yes! |
| Previous Process: |
Blow molded ABS, Polyurethanes. |
| Tooling Innovations: |
N/A. |
| New Material Developments: |
Stiffening films for added strength and rigidity; metalized
film to reflect heat. |
| Weight Savings: |
10 to 15%. |
| Cost Savings: |
20%. |
| Cost Avoidance: |
N/A. |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: |
More consistent temperature in rear passenger zones. |
| Translates to Other Vehicles?: |
Yes. |
| Safety Benefits: |
None. |
| Environmental Benefits: |
Completely recyclable. |
| Additional Comments: |
This product is currently Program direction for future OEM
programs. |
