Eco-friendly parts help Terrains fuel efficiencyMetrotion in its carpet assembly, dashboard and cargo area. land MediaMuch of the sustainable material on Terrain insulatesCarguide Magazinethe interior from external noise. At 70 miles per hour,WTerrains interior is quiet enough to allow conversation inith gas prices rising, GMC Terrain owners can take solace in thenormal tones of voice.compact crossovers segment-leading highway fuel efficiency of 6.1The rigid substrate between Terrains steel roof and theL/100km, achieved in part by the use of lightweight eco-friendly parts.soft fabric headliner uses kenaf fibre as reinforcement.Terrain also has one of the quietest interiors in its segment thanksKenaf is a rapidly renewable plant sustainably cultivated inin part to plant fibre-reinforced ceiling liner and recycled textile insula-south Asia and is hollow like bamboo, which makes it aneffective sound dampener. In addition, kenaf-reinforcedsubstrates weigh less and use less energy to manufacturethan those using glass fibres.Terrain uses an acoustic insulator made with cotton andpolyester recycled from varied consumer products, includingjeans and carpet. The material insulates Terrains dashboard,carpet, cargo area and other body sections as well as parts madewith more petroleum-based raw material. As insulation, it is 50per cent lighter and easier to recycle. GMC also uses recycledplastic from soft drink and water bottles in the rigid plasticgrille frame behind Terrains unique chrome-trimmed grille. It also is as strong and durable as a part made from all-virginmaterial, and it meets all impact and load requirements. GMConly uses parts made from sustainable materials if they meet thesame high standards as parts made from virgin material.Combined, GM facilities worldwide recycle 90 percentof the waste they generate. www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12