In today’s highly competitive market, the chemical industry is undergoing significant transformations. As global demand evolves and new challenges emerge, what trends will define its future? What qualities must a leading chemical company possess to stay ahead? At a recent forum hosted by *Chem Weekly* in the U.S., top executives from leading chemical companies shared their insights on six major trends shaping the industry. **Trend 1: Shift in Investment Focus** With rising natural gas prices, the U.S. petrochemical sector is losing some of its appeal. Investments are now moving toward regions like the Middle East and Asia, where raw materials are cheaper and growth potential is high. By 2010, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China were expected to account for 70% of the world’s new ethylene production capacity. By 2020, the share of ethylene production in these regions could rise to 70% globally. **Trend 2: Adapting to Global Trade Changes** As investment shifts, the U.S. may no longer dominate manufacturing. Meanwhile, Asia's low labor costs and flexible exchange rates are reshaping international trade dynamics. After over 70 years as a net exporter, the U.S. chemical industry turned into a net importer around 2002. Even with potential fluctuations in China’s currency in 2020, the U.S. is still expected to remain a major importer. **Trend 3: Strategic Business Restructuring** According to the American Chemical Market Association, the top 20 chemical companies accounted for 46% of global production in 2005, up from 37% in 1990. As the industry matures, companies like Saudi Sabic, Sinopec, and Indian companies are expected to play an even greater role through strategic restructuring and operational efficiency. **Trend 4: Emphasis on Coal Utilization** With oil and natural gas prices on the rise, many countries are exploring alternative energy sources. Coal, in particular, shows great potential as a substitute. The U.S. has about 268 billion tons of coal reserves—equivalent to a "Saudi Arabia" in coal. If oil prices remain high, coal-based chemicals could see increased production. **Trend 5: Accelerating Biotechnology Development** Advancements in science and technology are driving the use of biomass, such as corn, to reduce reliance on crude oil. Companies like Monsanto and DuPont are investing heavily in biotech solutions for waste management, pest control, and climate resilience. These innovations could significantly reduce the need for pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation water by 2020. **Trend 6: Cyclical Industry Dynamics** The cycle for general chemicals typically lasts 7 to 10 years. We are approaching the peak of the current cycle, with a potential low point around 2010. A new cycle is expected to begin around 2020, which will have a major impact on how chemical companies plan and operate. Beyond these trends, continuous innovation remains key. The industry invests billions annually in R&D to develop new products, technologies, and sustainable solutions. With oil prices remaining high, improving energy efficiency is becoming increasingly crucial. Comprehensive energy programs that incorporate natural gas, renewables, and sustainable raw materials are now seen as essential for long-term success. Leading chemical companies of the future must be agile, innovative, and customer-focused. They should leverage IT to build strong global supply chains, adapt quickly to market changes, produce both standard and specialty products, and offer customized services. Additionally, they must continuously innovate, using biotechnology and other advanced methods to meet evolving customer needs and environmental standards.

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The wheel-side reducer is mainly composed of sun gear, planetary gear, ring gear and planetary gear carrier. Generally, the active part of the sun gear is connected with the half shaft, the passive part of the planetary carrier is connected with the wheel, and the ring gear is connected with the axle housing. The wheel reducer is to improve the driving force of the car to meet or modify the force matching of the entire transmission system. The wheel-side reducer currently used is to meet the needs of the entire transmission system, and an additional set of gear transmission devices that reduce speed and increase torque. The power is transmitted from the Engine to the final drive of the front and rear axles via the clutch, transmission and transfer, and then from the output of the final drive to the wheel reducer and wheels to drive the car. In this process, the working principle of the wheel reducer is to transfer the speed and torque transmitted by the main reducer to the wheels after reducing the speed and increasing the torsion, so that the wheels can produce greater resistance under the reaction of ground adhesion. Driving force. Thereby reducing the stress on the front parts of the wheel reducer.

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