Pedestrian-Safety Upper Load Path

This 1-piece injection-molded  fascia reinforcement eliminates the need for support brackets and offers tuned stiffness to control lower-leg kinematics during pedestrian impact with this cross-over utility vehicle (CUV).  The fascia reinforcement, also tuned for pedestrian protection, eliminates the need for an additional energy absorber in front of the bumper beam. The upcycled PC/PBT material used in this application is reclaimed from post-consumer plastic waste, reducing landfill burden and hydrocarbon fuel needs. The application reduced weight 20% by eliminating the metal bracket. Cost and assembly time were also reduced.

OEM/Vehicle Land Rover 2011 Range Rover Evoque CUV System Supplier Magna International Inc. Material Processor Magna International Inc.

Material Supplier SABIC Innovative Plastics Resin Xenoy iQ1103R PC/PBT

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