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Volkswagen is investing in new materials and abandoning the use of hard plastic in the manufacture of cars after 50 years of historical practice.
A Volkswagen Volkswagen is about to make a historic change to the way it manufactures its cars. The automaker will abandon the use of hard plastic, a practice adopted for more than five decades. This decision, which directly impacts the design and quality of Volkswagen cars, aims to address criticism from consumers and automotive experts. In an interview with Top Gear magazine, Volkswagen design chiefs Andy Mindt and Christian Schreiber explained that this change in manufacturing is part of a strategy to improve the perception of cars.
Replacing plastic in car manufacturing
Volkswagen plans to replace hard plastic with simpler materials, such as fabric, in the interiors of its carros.
This practice of using plastic, which began in vehicle manufacturing in the 1970s, will be phased out.
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The change aims to improve the manufacturing process of Volkswagen cars, making it more efficient.
Using fabric instead of plastic for doors and dashboards is a strategic decision to make cars more comfortable and enjoyable. According to Mindt, one piece of fabric can replace several plastic parts, making manufacturing easier.
Crisis and new strategies at Volkswagen
This historic decision to end the use of plastic in carros from Volkswagen comes at a crucial time for the automaker.
The company, which has already faced crises such as Dieselgate, is looking for solutions that improve its image and optimize the manufacturing of its cars.
The end of hard plastic is part of a larger effort to create more sustainable manufacturing.
Additionally, this new approach to car manufacturing should help the company reduce costs and address global economic challenges.
The future of Volkswagen
In addition to eliminating plastic from carros, Volkswagen is investing in new materials for the manufacture of its vehicles.
One example is the study of Cannabis fibers to replace materials of animal origin, promoting more sustainable manufacturing.
Volkswagen is betting on new manufacturing strategies to transform its cars into models of efficiency and innovation.
The ID.2all model already features these design changes, showing how Volkswagen is committed to offering high-quality cars with a lower environmental impact.
The change in the manufacturing of Volkswagen cars is not limited to just the interior of the vehicles.
The company is committed to taking a more sustainable approach at every stage of manufacturing, seeking to reduce the amount of plastic used in other components and exploring environmentally friendly alternatives at every stage of production.
With this new philosophy, Volkswagen hopes not only to improve the quality of its cars, but also to align its manufacturing with the demands for sustainability in the automotive sector, ensuring that every vehicle it produces is more in tune with the expectations of modern consumers.
