Washing a car can be a chore and a costly one at that. In response, Nissan in Europe has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again.
BASF has invested €2.5 million in its Demarchi coatings site, located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, to expand its capacity to serve Brazil’s automotive industry with waterborne automotive coatings.
Research and Markets announced an addition to its product offering. The report, Concise Analysis of the International Automotive Paints Market – Forecast to 2018, is now available.
Unlike car exhausts, the pipes and manifolds on bikes are far more exposed to the elements. This means the surface metal of the exhaust system must endure different weather conditions, stone chips and other abrasive material kicked up from roads, ultraviolet light from direct sunlight, and physical contact from riders and passengers.
This new coating traps hydrocarbons, so that when car engines are turned on, those hydrocarbons can release back into the combustion chamber, allowing OEMs to reduce evaporative emissions by 99.9%.
Axalta Coating Systems will begin the next phase of construction to significantly expand its waterborne production capacity at the company’s operations in Guarulhos, Brazil.
