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Tesla Motors bodyman explains carbon fiber
Barrie Dickinson is director of body engineering at Tesla Motors. In his latest blog posted yesterday, Dickinson explains the process of manufacturing the roadster's carbon fiber body. Tesla chose carbon fiber for its strength and light mass. However, the material is expensive to produce. I had hoped Dickinson would have explained more of the decision-making process and what the alternatives were, but carbon fiber is the most appropriate choice for this application. Again, the only downside is the cost, and we all want more people, not fewer, ... Read more →
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Tesla Motors bodyman explains carbon fiber 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
Barrie Dickinson is director of body engineering at Tesla Motors. In his latest blog posted yesterday, Dickinson explains the process of manufacturing the roadster's carbon fiber body. Tesla chose carbon fiber for its strength and light mass. However, the material is expensive to produce. I had ...
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