PLASTIC OMNIUM HAS DEVELOPED MORE INTELLIGENT BUMPERS WITH EMBEDDED INTELLIGENCE:

• Integrated radar
Bumpers include optimally mounted and fully integrated radars, to provide first-class performance thanks to electromagnetic-wave permeable plastics.

• Innovative front grille
Plastic Omnium has developed a three-function front grille that incorporates new technologies: a chrome finish compatible with radars, De-icing system to ensure that the grille works in all weathers. An integrated lighting system based on flexible optical fibers.

• Impact detection and absorption system
Plastic Omnium offers an impact absorption module that incorporates a host of functions ranging from innovative detection systems to improved impact management. The bumper also includes an active aerodynamic system. It is also lighter, reducing CO2 emissions.

PLASTIC OMNIUM HAS DEVELOPED  A LIGHTER AND MORE REACTIVE TAILGATE:

• Safety and personalization
Plastic Omnium has developed a new generation tailgate, made from high-performance composites. Thanks to the light plastic materials, many new aerodynamic and interactive functions can be integrated. The tailgate can display messages to “talk” to its surroundings. Many different messages can be displayed on a transparent area that also serves to display the driver’s own personalized messages.

• Interactive tailgate
Solutions have been developed that enable the tailgate to interact in three ways: the facial recognition system to open the vehicle; The “touch and open” and “touch and stop” systems work through conductive paint.  The obstacle avoidance system for ground level or higher levels to avoid damage when opening the trunk.

• More aerodynamic tailgate
Active technologies such as an active rear spoiler, a side spoiler and a mobile diffuser under the floor, improve aerodynamics and allow a reduction of 2g / km of CO2.

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PLASTIC OMNIUM INNOVATIONS FOR CLEANER ENERGY  

• Solution for hybrid motor
Plastic Omnium offers solutions for plug-in hybrids. The INWIN fuel system’s optimal architecture withstands increased gasoline vapor pressure when the vehicle is running on electricity. And TANKTRONIC®’s innovative, simplified architecture includes an E-valve with an electronic control device.

• Water injection system
First designed to improve engine performance, the water injection system significantly reduces fuel consumption, which in turn reduces CO2 emissions. A technology that can be adapted for all gasoline vehicles

• Clean diesel: the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
The technology involves vaporizing AdBlue®into the exhaust which, when it comes into contact with diesel exhaust gases, generates a chemical reaction that transforms polluting nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water vapor.

• Clean diesel: Dual SCR
Suited for new generations of Diesel engines, our Dual SCR system combines benefits from both AdBlue® and amoniac gaz direct injection to reduce NOx. Plastic Omnium’s technology improves SCR efficiency during engine start-up and in urban driving conditions.
    
PLASTIC OMNIUM INNOVATIONS FOR TOMORROW’S ENERGY

• A high-pressure hydrogen storage system.
The hydrogen is stored in tanks, made of composite materials and plastics that can withstand internal stresses. The tank is made from a thermoplastic sealing liner of around 5-mm and a thick carbon-fiber layer that takes up the mechanical stresses created by internal pressure in the tank.

• Fuel cell system: A zero-emission solution
One focus of innovation is to power electric vehicle motors with a fuel cell. The cell converts oxygen and tank-stored hydrogen into electrical energy to propel the vehicle.
The system discharges nothing other than water and heat.

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