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Green Paint Gaining Ground in Vehicle Color Popularity

When it comes to cars, the color green isn’t just to signify eco-friendly anymore.

Jason Siu Aug 08, 2013

Future Car Colors Trends to Include Earth Tones With Berry and Copper: Report

The world’s leading chemical company, BASF, has released its 2012 Color Trend Report, forecasting the automotive colors of the future.

Jason Siu Jul 28, 2012

Smart Forvision Concept Highlights Energy-Efficient Technologies: Frankfurt Auto Show 2011

Daimler and German chemical company BASF have teamed up to produce the electric Smart Forvision concept vehicle which premiered at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. The result is a futuristic-looking Smart car with several innovations designed to maximize energy efficiency from the electric drivetrain.

The Smart Forvision concept uses five new technologies designed to conserve as well as generate energy: transparent organic solar cells, transparent organic light-emitting diodes, new lightweight components, plastic wheels and infrared-reflective materials.