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Tesla Model 3 emerges as track monster after Pikes Peak crash

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But from that fire, that same Model 3 has emerged as the “Bionic Phoenix.” Most, if not all, of the bodywork has been replaced with lighter and stiffer carbon-fiber paneling. And while not specified on the post on Instagram, it is likely kept low to the ground thanks to the company’s custom suspension offering.

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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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The new institute pairs leading carbon fiber producers and suppliers—such as Materials Innovation Technologies, Harper International, and Strongwell—with key end users such as TPI for wind turbines and Ford, Honda and Volkswagen for automobiles. Owens Corning; Phoenix Integration; PolyNEW, Inc.; TPI Composites, Inc.;

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Tesla Model 3 project shatters Buttonwillow lap record, nears hypercar time

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An extensively modified Tesla Model 3, nicknamed “Bionic Phoenix,” has taken its first lap record at Buttonwillow Raceway. The company’s incredible suspension offerings and aerodynamic upgrades allow owners to get every last drop of performance from whatever Tesla vehicle they have.

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