Authors

  • Aleksandr Valeryevich Gurenko
    Chief technologist, founder of Polymer-Yug LLC 346720, Russian Federation, Rostov region, Aksai district, Aksai city, 19B Gagarina str, Russia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37547/tajiir/Volume06Issue05-07

Keywords:

Composite polymers automotive industry lightweight structures

Abstract

This article explores the use of composite polymers in the automotive industry, focusing on their advantages, challenges, and implications for the future development of vehicles. Composite polymers offer significant benefits, including lightweight structures, increased strength, corrosion resistance, and improved safety features. However, their widespread application faces challenges such as higher production costs. Despite these challenges, the potential of composite polymers to revolutionize automotive engineering remains promising, paving the way for lighter, safer, and more environmentally friendly vehicles.

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