Toyota wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight savings; CFRP inner panels on Prius Prime, Lexus LC 500
Green Car Congress
JULY 31, 2017
The award program honored Toyota’s use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) inner panels on the Prius Prime liftgate and Lexus LC 500 side doors and luggage hatch. The Lexus LC registered a 47% weight savings on its side door and 40% reduction on its luggage hatch, compared to conventional steel structures.
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