Carbon Fiber Poised to Become Mainstream in Near Future By Craig Cole Aug 24 2015 Share this Article Share> Tweet Its benefits are impossible to ignore, but some hurdles still need to be overcome. Continue Reading... Filed under: BMW Featured Articles TechnologyTags: 2016 BMW i3, 2016 BMW i8, BMW, carbon fiber, Carbon Fiber reinforced plastic, carbon fiber technology, CFRP, engineering, i3, i8, manufacturing, SLG Group, Technology, Toray Group, Zoltek
New Cars Are Shedding Pounds in the Name of Efficiency and Performance By Sami Haj-Assaad Jun 12 2012 4 Share this Article Share> Tweet From in-car technology to turbocharging, there is perhaps no other trend that’s fundamentally changing new cars more than the move to dramatically reduce the weight of modern vehicles. Continue Reading... Filed under: Audi BMW Compact Cars Coupes Crossovers Exotics Featured Articles Ford Honda Hybrids Hyundai Mazda Safety Scion Sports Cars TechnologyTags: 2013 mazda cx-5, 2013 scion fr-s, all-Aluminum chassis, aluminum, Audi aluminum, car safety, carbon fiber, Carbon Fiber reinforced plastic, crash standards, ecoboost, efficient dynamics, fuel economy, High-Tensile Steel, honda civic, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Steel Plants, jaguar xj, Lamborghini, lamborghini aventador, Lexus, lightweight, lightweight wheel, lithium ion batteries, lithium-ion, Mazda, mazda cx-5, mazda skyactiv, McLaren, McLaren 12C, nickel, nickel metal, performance, Run Flat Tires, scion fr-s, toyota prius c, weight-loss