Green Car Reports
MAY 26, 2014
While its light weight helps raise fuel economy in vehicles, carbon fiber has its critics. Recently, BMW defended the carbon footprint of carbon fiber in a recent WardsAuto article. MORE: 2014 BMW i3: First Drive Of BMW''s Radical New Electric Car The German.'
Green Car Reports
MAY 27, 2014
Carbon fiber now appears poised to enter the mainstream of automotive materials, but a less high-tech material could be waiting in the wings as well. Bamboo could be the next carbon fiber, according to a new article on BBC Autos (only visible in U.S., apparently).
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 12, 2010
BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. First, the raw feedstock to make carbon fibers–just call it a “polacrylonitrile-based precursor&# –is made in Japan by a joint venture between SGL and Mitsubishi Rayon and flown to the U.S. April 7th, 2010. Japan –> U.S.
Baua Electric
MAY 11, 2024
You’ve perhaps heard of the original Tesla Roadster, the car that started Tesla and the EV revolution. Normally, we wouldn’t write an article just because someone is trying to sell any old car, even a Roadster (that said, I’m thinking of selling mine ).
Teslarati
MAY 20, 2023
“It is easy to see the car has more potential left in it.” Besides the stripped interior, which has been fitted with a race-prepped roll cage, the car has been equipped with UP’s most advanced suspension setups to date, an incredible set of carbon ceramic brakes, and numerous carbon fiber components.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 4, 2023
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany German Automaker’s High-performance Sedan Goes for €115,000; station wagon adds €1,600 (~$125,000 & $1,750); a Year Away from Stateside Arrival This article may contain affiliate links. Those three letters make the heart of all car enthusiasts race. second 0-62 mph!)
Teslarati
JANUARY 28, 2023
The driver’s seat has been shifted to the middle of the car, reminiscent of hypercars from Pagani, McLaren, and Koenigsegg. Most, if not all, of the bodywork has been replaced with lighter and stiffer carbon-fiber paneling. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?
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