Driven by Science
DuPont scientists are developing sustainable technologies that help improve safety, boost performance, lower costs, and enable new auto design freedom.
Innovation for the Automotive Industry
With more than three billion vehicles on the road in the near future, mobility, emissions, fuel economy, and safety are critical. We invite you to collaborate with our global team to find science-driven, sustainable solutions.
Choosing the right material is crucial to balancing the need to design low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles without compromising performance, comfort or cost. With more than 100 high-performance product families and technologies and a global network of development experts, DuPont helps the automotive industry deliver efficient vehicles and elevate the driving experience.
We are focused on developing innovative solutions for the automotive industry across eight automotive themes: Sustainability; Alternative Drive; Lightweighting; Improved Performance; Powertrain Efficiency; Total System Cost; Safety; and Comfort and Design. Together we can find the right solutions and build cleaner, energy-efficient cars that people love to drive.
- SUSTAINABILITY
- ALTERNATIVE DRIVE
- LIGHTWEIGHTING
- IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
- COMFORT AND DESIGN
- SAFETY
- TOTAL SYSTEM COST
- ENGINE EFFICIENCY
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SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Mobility Solutions
We're working with our auto industry collaborators to smooth the transitions to alternative power sources and new regulations with innovative sustainable mobility solutions.
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ALTERNATIVE DRIVE
Alternative Drive Vehicles
DuPont science is improving today's hybrid and electric vehicles helping develop the fuel-cell powered vehicles of tomorrow.
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LIGHTWEIGHTING
Vehicle Weight Reduction
DuPont is helping fulfill the promise of engine lightweighting with innovative, non-metal materials that can stand up to today's vehicle requirements.
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IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
High-Performance Materials
DuPont is developing high performance materials that can take the heat and still deliver against ever-more-demanding vehicle requirements.
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COMFORT AND DESIGN
Vehicle Design
DuPont gives auto engineers solutions that help liberate design, including noise reduction, textile, and air conditioning technologies.
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SAFETY
Vehicle Safety
DuPont vehicle safety solutions are helping protect people across the vehicle value chain, from improved worker safety to better airbags and tougher automotive glass.
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TOTAL SYSTEM COST
Car Manufacturing Costs
DuPont is helping automakers manage car manufacturing costs through a global systems approach that improves performance, productivity and efficiency, and often integrates components and functions.
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ENGINE EFFICIENCY
Engine Efficiency for Lower C02
DuPont scientists are working with the auto industry to help optimize engine efficiency with solutions for heat and friction management, C02 reuse, innovative new turbocharger technology and more.
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USES AND APPLICATIONS
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Vespel® in Automotive Parts
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Automotive Air Ducts and Turbocharger Hoses
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Chassis suspension Systems
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Automotive Electronics
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Automotive Safety Systems
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Auto Interiors and Cockpit Applications
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Powertrain & Sensors
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Ceramic-Based Material Solutions for Engine Systems
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Defogger and Defroster Systems
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Kevlar® for stronger Brake Pads, Clutches and Gaskets
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Industrial Safety
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Tyvek® for Automotive Painting
NEWS
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DuPont showcases battery pack, electrical/electronics, sensing and control and charging infrastructure solutions at The Battery Show
Lightweighting, thermal management, safety, NVH, vehicle structure/durability, sensing, control and connectivity – all are drivers for reliable and efficient e-mobility for today and tomorrow.
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DuPont Receives ContiTech Supplier of the Year 2018 Honors
For the second year in a row, DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers, has received a Supplier of the Year award from ContiTech Vibration Control GmbH.
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DuPont introduces new thermal-conductive interface material for HEV/EV battery assembly
Battery pack safety, durability and sustainability are critical to the mobility needs of today and tomorrow. BETASEAL™ TC thermal-conductive interface material is a game-changing solution for battery pack assembly
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Edison Award Honors DuPont Composite Bonding Adhesive
An innovative composite bonding adhesive from DuPont earned silver honors at the 2019 Edison Awards celebration in New York City last week. The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, recognize and honor the world’s best innovators and innovations.
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DuPont Opens New Ohio Aerospace Technology Center
DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers announced the opening of its new Aerospace Technology Center at the DuPont™ Vespel® manufacturing site in Valley View, Ohio. DuPont leaders were joined at a celebration event by customers, suppliers, government officials, employees and company leadership.
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DuPont Charging AHEAD™ with High Performance E-Mobility Solutions at The Battery Show – Europe 2019
DuPont showcases battery pack, e-motor, electrical/electronics, sensing and control solutions enabled by AHEAD™ initiative.
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High-performance, lightweight mobility solutions featured by DuPont at PIAE 2019
Lightweighting continues to drive innovation for both internal combustion engines and alternative drivetrains. DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers, a business of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, is highlighting a strong portfolio of mobility solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s vehicles.
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DuPont Showcases AHEAD™ at PIAE 2019
AHEAD™ (Accelerating Hybrid-Electric Autonomous Driving), an initiative launched in late 2018, combines portfolios across the new DuPont to deliver solutions for the growing global hybrid and electric vehicle market.
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DuPont Features High Performance Mobility Solutions at PIAE 2019
DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers (T&AP), a business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, will demonstrate lightweighting and alternative drivetrain technologies that are essential to achieving sustainable mobility goals during the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) show taking place on 3-4 April 2019 in Mannheim, Germany.
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Two Innovations from DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers Win R&D 100 Awards
An innovative new composite bonding adhesive for Audi and a new nylon resin from DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers were selected as winners of the 55th annual R&D 100 Awards.
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Three SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Enabled by DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers
Zytel® resin, Minlon® resin and BETAMATE™ structural adhesives share honors.
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DuPont to Build New Specialty Materials Manufacturing Facility in East China
Compounding & Adhesives Investment to Meet Growing Demand in Transportation, Electronics, Industrial and Consumer Products Markets
CASE STUDIES
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DuPont Kevlar® AP for Automotive Hoses - Chinese automotive hose manufacturer improves product appearance.
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Innovation Spotlight: DuPont™ Hytrel®
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Innovation Spotlight: DuPont™ Zytel® XT and DuPont™ Vamac®
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Innovation Spotlight: DuPont™ Zytel® and DuPont™ Delrin®
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Innovation Spotlight: DuPont™ Zytel®
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Cummins Fleetguard® oil and fuel filters
Cummins Fleetguard® fuel filter made of DuPont™ Zytel® is 50% lighter, and more resistant to dents and damage than comparable metal filters.
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Hytrel® 30 years of Innovation in CVJ Boots
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Yazaki Underhood Electrical Center Saves Space, Adds Capacity
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Hot Gas Welding and Zytel® Give Bocar Competitive Edge
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Ford Seat Design Relies on Delrin® Toughness and Load Stiffness
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Latching Refueling Valve with Low Friction Materials Saves Energy
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Polymer Oil Pan Module
INFORMATION & IDEAS
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Durability and Lifecycle of DuPont™ Nomex®
Durable, inherently fire-resistant Nomex® fiber has an excellent wear life and helps contribute to bottom-line savings.
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NESC® C2 Overview
NESC® C2 sets best practices and rules to protect utility workers in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric supply and communication lines and equipment.
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Alternative Drive Vehicles
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Elastomer Chemical Resistance Guide
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Part One - Plastics Industry Trends & Issues
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What Keeps You Safe?
“What Keeps You Safe?” PPE videos from DuPont show how heroes in firefighting, military, law enforcement, and emergency response rely on DuPont invention and innovation.
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DuPont™ Hytrel® RS for Airbag Systems
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Charge Air Coolers
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Automatic Transmission Seals
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NFPA 2113 Overview
NFPA 2113 specifies the minimum selection, care, use, and maintenance requirements for flame-resistant garments for use by industrial personnel in areas at risk from flash fires or short-duration flame exposure that are compliant with NFPA 2112.
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NFPA 2112 Overview
NFPA 2112, the standard on flame-resistant garments for protection of industrial personnel against flash fire, provides minimum requirements for the design, construction, evaluation, and certification of flame-resistant garments for use by industrial personnel.
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Powerplant Coolant Systems
PPA materials offer great resistance to hydrolysis and moisture and they are relied upon for cost effective applications such as water inlets/outlets, thermostat housings, water pumps and impellers