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More Greenbacks for 'Green' Soundproofing?

Posted January 10, 2011 7:09 AM

More and more manufacturers are opting for soundproofing vehicles with recycled materials. The 2012 Ford Focus, for instance, will be utilizing 100% post-consumer recycled cotton as carpet backing and sound-absorption materials. Ideally, such materials are less expensive than virgin materials. If they should cost slightly more, should they still be used?

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Re: More Greenbacks for 'Green' Soundproofing?

01/10/2011 4:22 PM

Are consumers willing to pay slightly more for a car that contains green materials?

If the answer is yes, they should go for it.

If the answer is no, it's a complete waste of time and money.

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Re: More Greenbacks for 'Green' Soundproofing?

01/10/2011 11:03 PM

Boy, what a tough question. How could we ever decide? I'm glad we have engineers who can get right on that one.

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