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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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Enabling economies of scale in the manufacturing of series production carbon composite wheels, the partnership will focus on a scalable and localized approach. Hankuk Carbon has been producing composite materials, including carbon fiber textiles and prepregs, since 1984.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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When the competition is 150+-year-old internal combustion engine technology, rapid learning cycles are a critical success tool for fuel cell powertrains. South Korea will have 11 stations this year, with ~100 in 2020. In terms of cost, Freese noted, most of the expensive parts are not entirely unique to fuel cells.

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