GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the Geneva International Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Co. and GE Plastics presented QarmaQ, a first in the Crossover Coupe segment. QarmaQ is Hyundai's Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATDV) that showcases over 30 different environmentally progressive technologies led by the innovative "Elastic Front*", an innovative solution that can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUV) pedestrian collisions.
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., GE Plastics announced that its Lexan1 Thermoclear1 multiwall polycarbonate (PC) sheet will be featured on Centerpoint translucent roofs for the National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHomeTM currently being constructed in Raleigh, N.C.
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DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's been nearly 100 years, but Thomas Edison's belief in electricity as a viable propulsion system for automobiles is one step closer to reality due to the efforts of General Motors and General Electric. Today, GE participated in General Motors' unveiling of its newest concept vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, here at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Volt's E-Flex flexible propulsion system offers a global blended range of transportation energy solutions to regional energy issues and driving behavior.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--They're primo on holiday wish lists; they're pricey; and they're precious to their owners. So after unwrapping an iPod or MP3 player that may cost upwards of $450, it's important to safeguard these surprisingly delicate devices from being dropped, banged, or stepped on. Dozens of companies offer protective and stylish covers and cases for iPods -- and the majority rely on the toughness, scratch resistance, and light weight of GE's Lexan(1) polycarbonate.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Plastics today announced the launch of Valox(1) Super High Flow resins, a family of glass- and mineral-filled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) materials. Valox Super High Flow resins are aimed at helping automakers and tiers achieve thinner, larger parts with greater detail at lower injection pressures without sacrificing performance. The GE materials help address several key challenges. As gas prices increase, the automotive industry is seeking new technologies to produce thinner, lighter components for greater fuel efficiency.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Plastics (NYSE:GE) today announced that its Lexan1 HPX resin -- a tough, high-tech transparent polycarbonate (PC) widely used in critical healthcare applications -- has been selected by PENTAX to mold a specialized Intlock ITL-S disposable blade for the company's new Airway Scope AWS-S100 video laryngoscope. Lexan HPX resin was selected by PENTAX for the material's exceptional high-performance properties, including outstanding mechanical strength and toughness, incredible smoothness, and excellent transparency.
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With Alextra(TM), Allen Extruders Launches a New Composite Technology to Meet the Demands of Extreme Environments; GE Plastics\' Lexan(1) SLX Resin Provides Stunning Aesthetics and PerformancePITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2006--Allen Extruders, one of the largest U.S. producers of custom thermoplastic sheet, today launches Alextra(TM), a revolutionary new line of thermoplastic sheet products that meets the demanding performance requirements of extreme environments.