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Enter BMW — with Carbon Fiber

Revenge of the Electric Car

BMW will partner with composites expert SGL Group to construct a new plant in Moses Lake, Washington, that will manufacture lightweight carbon-fiber materials for auto industry applications. Nonetheless, the various materials for the MegaCity’s components are transported around the world, as in most modern industrial products.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Interest in electric cars is surging: •Nearly 52,000 people were wait-listed as of mid-April for General Motors’ electric model, the Volt, due in November. BMW’s Mini is rolling out its electric car in three phases. By Jaeah Lee, Contributor. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. Beijing and New york —.

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