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NEW MATERIAL MOVES FROM RESEARCH TO PRODUCTION

An advanced thermoplastic olefin (TPO) nanocomposite part is being used on 2002 GM mid-size vans, in the first automotive exterior application of this lightweight, high performance and affordable material, General Motors and partners Basell, Southern Clay Products and Blackhawk Automotive Plastics announced today. GM and the three suppliers have played key roles in making a TPO-based nanocomposite step-assist for 2002 GMC Safari and Chevrolet Astro vans that assists occupants in stepping into and out of the vehicle. The vans are produced by GM at its Baltimore Assembly Plant and the step-assist is a dealer-installed option.

  • Step-assist on the 2002 GMC Safari

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NEW MATERIAL MOVES FROM RESEARCH TO PRODUCTION

An advanced thermoplastic olefin (TPO) nanocomposite part is being used on 2002 GM mid-size vans, in the first automotive exterior application of this lightweight, high performance and affordable material, General Motors and partners Basell, Southern Clay Products and Blackhawk Automotive Plastics announced today. GM and the three suppliers have played key roles in making a TPO-based nanocomposite step-assist for 2002 GMC Safari and Chevrolet Astro vans that assists occupants in stepping into and out of the vehicle. The vans are produced by GM at its Baltimore Assembly Plant and the step-assist is a dealer-installed option.