Coatings Companies Showcase Sustainable Solutions at NAIAS
As the doors closed on the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, auto manufacturers from around the world had again showcased the latest innovations in cars and trucks. During the two days of press previews that preceded the show, organizers counted 50 new vehicle introductions presented to journalists. Among the vehicles on display at the show, were Ford’s new F150, with its breakthrough aluminum body, the race-inspired Cadillac ATS Coup and the Nissan Autonomous Leaf.
Issues of sustainability have become a repeat theme for this show, as automotive companies work to design vehicles that adhere to new, stricter corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) regulations and also meet consumer demand for more sustainably manufactured and fuel-efficient cars. New automotive coatings and automotive finishing technology are among the innovations that car manufacturers look to as they design more sustainable products.