Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2015

To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns.

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Carbon Shelby Ford 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2022

Enabling economies of scale in the manufacturing of series production carbon composite wheels, the partnership will focus on a scalable and localized approach. Hankuk Carbon has been producing composite materials, including carbon fiber textiles and prepregs, since 1984.

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Carbon Manufacturer Carbon Fiber South Korea 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004.

Shelby 150

Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

As in Formula 1 racing, the chassis of the new Porsche 919 Hybrid consists of a carbon-fiber monocoque, combining lightweight materials and a high degree of torsional rigidity. Carbon-fiber is used in the front and rear fenders, front and rear lids, the doors, underbody, wheel arch panels, rear wing, dashboard and center console.

Porsche 290

Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. The first technology demonstrator was the compact A2H2 in 2004, which was already equipped with a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEM). The tanks can store around five kilograms (11.0

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150