Use of plastics gasoline tanks in trucks in Use of plastics gasoline tanks in trucks in 1967 model year; in private cars use of plastics tanks is expected to start with late runs of 1968 models; plastics tank is safer than metal tank because it will not rupture explosively, is tougher and more durable, and properly designed, has better impact resistance than current metal tank -- definite plus factor for automobiles involved in rear-end collisions.


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    Title :

    Safety and plastics petrol tanks


    Additional title:

    Rubber and Plastics Age


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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