SABIC Innovative Plastics ’ “ Green ” Technologies Help the New Lincoln MKT Concept Provide Eco - Responsible Style and Luxury SABIC Today at the North American International Auto Show , SABIC Innovative Plastics demonstrates its commitment to collaboration with its customers by announcing that its materials are helping Ford Motor Company ’ s Lincoln brand provide more eco - responsible style and luxury . The new Lincoln MKT luxury concept vehicle , making its world premiere today at the show , features a number of SABIC Innovative Plastics ’ portfolio of environmentally responsible technologies . These include smart , sustainable resins based on up - cycled plastic waste ; lightweight glazing that reduces fuel consumption and emissions ; and high - performance resins for ultra - thin wire coating that cut vehicle weight and provide flame retardance without the risks associated with halogenated additives . At the same time , these versatile materials enable innovative designs and provide beautiful surfaces to enhance the experience of beauty and style . “ Until now , many people have considered a green luxury car to be an oxymoron , ” said Amanda Roble , executive director , Automotive , SABIC Innovative Plastics . “ But with our next - generation materials , the Lincoln MKT demonstrates that the two customer benefits are very compatible . By replacing traditional metal and glass with quality materials that are durable and sustainable , which help reduce fuel consumption and emissions , Lincoln has created a luxury vehicle that is gentle on the environment . ” By teaming up with SABIC Innovative Plastics , Lincoln was able to lighten the weight of the MKT by 104 lbs ( 47 kg ) without compromising its style and safety . Weight savings such as those provided by SABIC Innovative Plastics ’ technologies can represent important benefits if they are implemented over mass quantities of vehicles . For example , if you were to achieve a similar weight savings of 104 lbs ( 47 kg ) per vehicle on a fleet of 125 , 000 similar vehicles , this would result in savings of around 15 million U . S . gallons ( 56 million liters ) of gasoline . This overall weight savings could represent important fuel reduction costs for these drivers at close to an estimated $ 44 million . The amount of gasoline involved would be the same amount as filling over 1 , 500 large tanker trucks which , lined up end to end , would stretch close to 17 miles ( 27 . 5 kilometers ) . At the same time CO 2 emissions could then be reduced by about 128 thousand metric tons , or the amount absorbed by approximately 35 , 000 acres of Southeastern U . S . forest , according to Green Order , a New York environmental strategy firm . SABIC Innovative Plastics ’ smart iQ * resins , made from up - cycled polyethylene terephthalate ( PET ) bottles , replace metal in a number of new part applications in the MKT . Xenoy iQ * resin is targeted for front and rear bumper energy absorbers , the center console , and liftgate inner structure ; while Valox iQ * resin is targeted for the engine cover , connectors , power distribution boards , and the composite hood . More than 2 , 000 bottles go into the MKT ; this number equals the number of bottles used by a person who drinks one per day for over 5 ½ years . These energy - efficient iQ plastic resins offer excellent performance and can help reduce vehicle weight to cut fuel usage and reduce the overall carbon footprint . In the roof , windshield , and rear lift gate of the Lincoln concept , deluxe glazing components ? Lexan GLX polycarbonate resins with Exatec ** coating , bonded with a CarboTech carbon composite structure ? reduce weight by 28 . 4 lbs ( 12 . 9 kg ) vs . glass . Equally important , this solution made it possible to design the unique lift gate glazing with its integrated aerodynamics , which would not have been feasible using glass . Flexible Noryl * resin , an inherently flame - retardant , non - halogenated material from SABIC Innovative Plastics , helps reduce weight by 2 . 5 lbs ( 1 . 1 kg ) by enabling ultra - thin wire coating . Further , these thinner coatings free up space for additional consumer electronics . http : / / www . sabic - ip , com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------------------- The Monthly PlasticsKorea # 58 - 1 , Yangpyeongdong - 3 ga , Yeongdeungpo - gu , Seoul , KoreaT . + 82 - 2 - 2679 - 1446 F . + 82 - 2 - 716 - 3307 http : / www . plasticskorea . co . krE - mail : kplastic @ chol . com 월간 플라스틱 코리아 서울 영등포구 양평동 3 가 58 - 1 전화 : 02 - 2679 - 1446 팩스 : 02 - 716 - 3307 http : / www . plasticskorea . co . krE - mail : kplastic @ chol . com