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Hyundai N Models to Receive Carbon Fiber Wheels

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The UK-based wheel specialist from Dymag and composites wizards from Korea's Hankuk Carbon have announced the development of a line of hybrid carbon-fiber wheels for Hyundai’s N cars.& Harmonic characteristics of carbon fiber are likewise supposed to help reduce noise, vibration, and harshness.

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NREL develops novel method to produce renewable acrylonitrile; carbon fibers from renewable biomass

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Today, acrylonitrile is used in the production of acrylic fibers for carpets, clothes, and fabrics, and in plastics such as food containers, and packaging materials. Propylene price volatility and environmental sustainability have motivated a search for alternative pathways using bio-derived feedstocks such as glycerol and glutamic acid.

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Chevy Will Build as Many Corvette ZR1s as People Want to Buy

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Chevy also recently said it would not limit production numbers for the car, noting that it would build as many as the market demands. Though they won’t be limited, ZR1 production numbers will be smaller than other Corvette variants because of the price and imposing performance specs. Its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter

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Driving Dystopia: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Pricing Leaked, Then Confirmed

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Launch editions will come with more standard features because the company knows a subset of over-eager buyers will buy them, padding the price somewhat. Subsequent EVs and combustion models featuring the "Six Pack" Hurricane I6 that is designed to supplant the outgoing HEMI V8s will likely feature lower price tags on average.

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany

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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. Now, prices have been released for Germany. You can build your own AMG look Yes, and the very best ones.

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Che Bello: Centenary Alfas Sold Out Globally

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In case you missed it last time around, Alfa celebrated its 100th anniversary of the Quadrifoglio performance brand by building a hundred copies each of the Giulia and Stelvio equipped with a limited-edition 100th Anniversary trim. Think they’ll show up around the internet commanding a price premium given their relative rarity?

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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The electric SUV starts at a pre-subsidy price of 358,000 RMB (US$52,000), and is available now for public pre-order via the NIO app, with delivery to start in June 2019. The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class. Pricing and Pre-order.

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