CHEMISTRY AT THE HEART OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: A KEY MARKET FOR THE GROUP

Rhodia boasts world-leading positions for:
	Engineering plastics for under-the-hood engine parts, car body and passenger compartment parts
	Rare earth-based catalytic materials for diesel- and petrol-driven vehicle pollution control
	High performance silica and polyamide yarns for tires
	Silicones and polyamide yarns for airbags.

A PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY AT THE SERVICE OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

Thanks to its major technological breakthroughs, Rhodia provides solutions for the major current challenges facing urban mobility, and paves the way to the car of the future: reducing polluting emissions, lowering fuel consumption, and improving safety for passengers and pedestrians.

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Challenge Bibendum
Shanghai, November 14-17, 2007
Rhodia, associate sponsor

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DRIVE “GREEN,” TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Enhanced durability & performance of the catalytic converters fitted to petrol-driven cars

1 catalytic converter out of every 3 worldwide contains Rhodia rare earth-based products (OPtalys™, Actalys™)

Optimum regeneration of particulate filters fitted to diesel-driven vehicles

2 million cars equipped with the Eolys™ solution

DRIVE ECONOMICALLY, TO ACHIEVE GREATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Rhodia, inventor of high-performance silica for “green” tires

5% reduction in fuel consumption (Zeosil® silicas))

Plastic parts lighter than their equivalent made of metal

Reduced vehicle weight leading to lower fuel consumption (Technyl® engineering plastics)

DRIVE SAFELY, FOR GREATER PEACE OF MIND AND COMFORT

Performance materials and solution to offer greater:

	Tire grip on both wet and icy road surfaces (silica designed for tires)
	Pedestrians protection (vehicles’ body parts made of polyamide plastic)
	Safety for passengers thanks to individual airbags (engineering fibers and silicones)
	Acoustic insulation for the engine compartment (polyamide)
	Liberty of design and material comfort (engineering fibers Rainbow)