Efficiency in automotive manufacturing is an important element in controlling costs.  Improved electrostatic painting yields can be achieved for some automotive components by adding small amount of carbon nanotubes to the polymer matrix.  The high electrical conductivity of the carbon nanotubes enable the polymer to be conductive enough for standard electrostatic painting, thus eliminating primary coating without changing the existing painting process.

	Carbon Nanotube Benefits:
			Achieve electrostatic conductivity at low loading levels
			Smooth surface finishes
			Improved painting yields
			Environmental friendly
			Cost effective

Since the beginning of the automotive industry, car designers have often chosen metals to support fuel systems.  In the new generation of automotive design, more and more designers are turning to conductive plastics as a lighter weight option to metal.  However, traditional conductive fillers can cause problems in fuel systems since they need to be added at such high levels that they can weaken the mechanical properties of the polymers.  The high electrical conductivity and high aspect ratio of carbon nanotubes mean that they can enable conductivity in the polymers at very low loading levels.  The result is lightweight conductive fuel system components without sacrificing strength and reliability.

	Carbon Nanotube Benefits:
			Better durability and reliability
			Lower weight
			Improved fuel efficiency
			Meets SAE guidelines for polymer fuel systems