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Design and material utilization C HAPTER 18.1

provide the basis for future alternatively fuelled ve- good low speed impact, scuff and dent resistance.
hicles as demonstrated by current high performance However, the range of materials must be rationalized
vehicles. to allow simpler specification on drawings/electronic
8. Polymers offer the designer undoubted advantages identification systems and ease the task of segrega-
extending the range of body shapes and exhibiting tion for dismantlers.

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