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Troy, Michigan, April 23, 2009

“Seed the Future” Seminar

"Seed the Future" ConferenceThe vision of US regulatory agencies will shape automotive R&D, engineering and materials development.  DuPont and DuPont Performance Elastomers were honored to sponsor “Seed the Future” to facilitate collaboration with the government, OEMs and suppliers. 


Read important information below on future regulatory trends and product developments.

The Changing U.S. Landscape for Climate Change Policy

Christopher Grundler - Deputy Director- Office of Transportation & Air Quality at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

A policy perspective was presented by EPA Deputy Director Christopher Grundler in a talk entitled "The Changing U.S. Landscape for Climate Change Policy." He reviewed the recent policy changes of the new U.S. Administration and provided an update on EPA regulatory activities.


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Audio file in MP3 - Talk 40 minutes, Q&A 20 Minutes - 88 Megabytes
Sustainable Growth: Building a Sustainable Advantage

Dawn Rittenhouse  Dawn Rittenhouse, Director - DuPont, Sustainable Development made a presentation on DuPont's journey from compliance, to footprint reduction, to a current focus on driving R&D and new business opportunities for products that have environmental benefits for our customers and the final consumer.








 

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Materials, Technologies to "Seed the Future"

Karla Butler, DuPont Automotive Performance Materials Marketing Director  

Karla Butler - DuPont Automotive Marketing Director in North America - highlights initiatives to reduce weight, friction, cost, and to enable new propulsion systems to meet CO2 regulations, improve fuel economy and meet the challenges borne by using alternative energy sources.


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Specify Products Compatible With Bio-based Fuels

Compatibility Data - Click to EnlargeAggressive biodiesel and ethanol fuel blends are posing new challenges to component suppliers as OEMs strive to reduce emissions.  Recent tests illustrate the compatibility of DuPont and DuPont Performance Elastomers to various bio-based fuels.  For more information on suggested products in your application, contact our technical specialists.



 

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Reduce Emissions With Low Permeation Products

Permeability Data - Click to Enlarge  Low-permeation characteristics are critical to meeting emission regulations. DuPont and DuPont Performance Elastomers offer a wide range of polymers that help meet current and future regulations. For more information on suggested products in your application, contact our technical specialists.










 

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Permeation Chart