Polypropylene has excellent strength, low surface energy and gas permeability. Orientation breaks up spherulitic structure for transparent films. Can be used in single layer or multilayer films via coextrusion. Syndiotactic PP has lower crystallinity and higher clarity than isotactic PP
Dodge Brothers Company founded in Detroit in 1900 as parts supplier. Company produced first car, Model 30-35, in 1914. Dodge Brothers supplied Ford with chassis components from 1903. Company built over 12,800 vehicles in World War I
Founded in 1939 by Kim Sung-kon as Samkong Fat Ltd. in North Gyeongsang Province. Became Kumsung Textile Company, second largest textile manufacturer in 1950s. Kim Sung-kon became DRP leader after 1961 coup, leading TK group
France is 11th-largest global automaker and 3rd-largest in Europe. Two major companies: Stellantis (PSA Group) and Renault Group. French cars won multiple European and World Car of the Year awards
Founded in 1899 by Giovanni Agnelli as Italian Automobile Factory of Turin. First car was 3.5 CV, produced in 1903 with 697cc engine. By 1910 became Italy's largest automotive company. First US export in 1908, initially priced at $4,000
Four disruptive technologies: diverse mobility, autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity. New business models could generate up to $1.5 trillion in additional revenue by 2030. Global car sales growth expected to drop to 2% annually by 2030. Up to one out of ten new cars could be shared by 2030. City type will replace region as key mobility behavior determinant