Volvo Car Group testing lightweight structural energy storage material applied in trunk lid and plenum cover
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 17, 2013
A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. Volvo Cars is the only car manufacturer participating in the EU-funded project, which started in early 2010. Click to enlarge. Close up of the trunk lid carbon fiber composite.
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