The Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard mandates 54.5 mpg for all vehicles by 2025. Lightweighting will be crucial to achieving this standard level. Additional benefits of light-weight automotive materials from renewable sources are reduced dependence on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Biomaterials are essential for transitioning towards global sustainable development.

Speakers include Udo Reichling, Hamdy Khalil and Minh-Tan Ton-That.

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Arboretum Centre