Traveling Light with Carbon Fiber
Global sales of battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids increased 51 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to Macquarie Research. Startup Uniti Sweden is staking out its space in this...
Magna Delivers Prototype of Composite Subframe to Ford
According to a story first reported by Automotive News, Magna International has delivered a prototype of a carbon fiber composite subframe that reduces mass by 34 percent compared to making a stamped steel...
Airstream Releases its First Ever Fiberglass Camper
On Thursday, Airstream, the manufacturer of the iconic, “silver bullet,” officially launched the Nest, the company’s highly anticipated fiberglass travel trailer. “There’s really nothing else like...
Workhorse Launches Pilot Program for Lightweight Electric Vans in San Francisco
This month, Workhorse Group, an American technology company focused on providing electric mobility solutions to the commercial transportation sector, will begin deploying the country's first fleet of...
Toyota Launches Production Model “Sora” Fuel Cell Bus
Last week, Toyota announced that it has begun selling “Sora” - the first fuel cell bus to receive vehicle type certification in Japan. Sora is an acronym for Sky, Ocean, River, Air, representing the...
Carbon Revolution to Make Composite Wheels for Ferrari
Carbon Revolution, the Australian manufacturer behind the first mass produced carbon fiber wheels in a production vehicle (the Ford GT350), has partnered with Ferrari to provide high-performance carbon fiber...
