Plastic Omnium develops lightweight plastic fuel tank for PHEVs

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New tank 40% lighter than metal tank; company to delivery first tank in December for Hyundai’s PHEVs

Plastic Omnium has developed a lightweight plastic tank, based on its new INWIN technology. According to a company press release, the tank is 40% lighter than the metal model currently used in most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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