Tata Nano might be the most inexpensive car in the world, but it has nothing nano about it, except the name. What role does nanotechnology play in the automobile industry?

Applications based on nanotechnology in the automotive industry are on their way to reality. They range from chip resistant paints to specialized plastics to high-tech windshields. Most car companies such as Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Chevy, etc are actually making use of nanotechnology to produce scratch resistant, lighter, and anti-reflecting properties for their cars. 

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