CARB Workshop Sept 17, 2009

Polycarbonate Glazing

Dominic McMahonCEO ExatecSABIC Innovative Plastics

Polycarbonate Glazing in Early Adoption Stage … Future at Risk

• No current technology pathway for PC to meet TTS Standard … R&D ongoing

• 2016 Std will limit development and adoption … CO2 benefit lost

• 2012 Performance Standard will maximize R&D and accelerate innovation

Plastic Technology Key Drivers

Body panels - damage resistance

Energy Absorbers - pedestrian safety & weight

Pillar cladding - occupant safety

Headlamp Lenses - weight, safety & design

Glazing - weight (>15lbs) & design

SABIC Automotive … Change Agent

Polycarbonate Glazing

2008

% substitution of glass

2016 2024

Example - Polycarbonate Headlamp Lens

% substitution of glass 100%

1986 1995 2002

Honda Civic Smart Car Chrysler GEM

Early Adopter Vehicles Using PC Glazing

All major OEMs currently validating PC glazing

Lost CO2

reduction 2016Perf Std

2012Perf Std

• 2012 implementation of Performance Based Standard maximizes GHG

reduction

• CO2 performance standard drives maximum innovation … allows OEMs to

implement strategies that naturally complement each other and avoid

conflicting objectives

gCO2/mileTTS Reduction Cabin Temp

GHG Reduction GHG ReductionGHG Reduction

Adopt Performance Standards Effective in 2012

Increasing Innovation