By NS Energy Staff Writer
Due to the environmental concerns about the emissions of greenhouse gases from automobiles, there is a trend to produce lightweight automobiles. This is because a reduction in the weight of the vehicle results in fuel savings and also helps in the reduced emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. To attain this aim of producing lightweight vehicles, automobile manufacturers are concentrating on producing different types of thermoplastic elastomers. In addition, manufacturers are not getting an easy access to petroleum based products due to the popularity of shale gas, due to which there is a supply uncertainty of raw materials across the world due to a shift from naphtha to natural gas. Moreover, the stringent government rules regarding the use of bio-based adhesives are expected to influence the global automotive adhesives and sealants market in a positive manner.