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0Report: Mazda attempting to strip 720 pounds from next-gen MX-5 Miata 1308675240
According to Edmunds' Auto Observer, which in turn cites a "senior insider," Mazda engineers have been tasked with cutting at least 720 pounds from the MX-5 Miata before its debut in 2012. That means – are you ready for this? – that Mazda engineers are attempting to transform a ...
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Lightweight, frameless Uni-Chassis unveiled at SAE World Congress 1302732120
Theodore and Associates has unveiled the Uni-Chassis, a lightweight, frameless body-on-chassis design at the 2011 SAE World Congress in Detroit, MI. The Uni-Chassis is claimed to be a low-cost alternative to both the traditional body-on-frame and unibody designs. Chris Theodore, president of ...
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The Audi diet: Automaker wants to slash weight from entire lineup 1291305840
Audi Quattro Concept – Click above for high-res image galleryAudi makes some blazingly fast automobiles. If you need proof, spend some seat time in vehicles like the RS6 or the R8. They make it look like producing autos with plenty of kick is a piece of cake for Audi. Making that same ... -
Automakers will need to focus on "lightweighting" to boost efficiency 1288818180
Lamborghini's Advanced Composite Research Center – Click above for high-res image galleryGeneration after generation, our vehicles continue to add a little flab. How much? The additional poundage averages out to 20 percent gained per model in the last 20 years, making today's autos ... -
Toyota, Subaru turn to Toray for carbon fiber body panels 1286924280
Toray Industries, a leading producer of carbon fiber material, will begin supplying both Toyota and Fuji Heavy Industries (parent company of Subaru) with the lightweight product for use on upcoming vehicles. Toyota will reportedly use the carbon fiber to produce hoods and roofs for the Lexus LFA, ...
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Lotus Engineering gets $2m from California for lightweight vehicle study 1284039480
Lotus Elise aluminum chassisSince the earliest days of Lotus, founder Colin Chapman lived by the philosophy of "Simplicate and add lightness." Over the last 60 years, that has manifested in cars from the Seven and Elan to the Elise and Evora. We can look for more of the same from the company, ... -
McLaren Automotive places largest-ever lightweight carbon monocoque order 1275653160
McLaren MP4-12C – Click above for high-res image galleryWe've brought you stories before about the commitments by BMW and Mercedes to utilize carbon fiber as much as possible in future vehicles. We've also provided a study by Toyota which concludes that carbon fiber may not be as green ... -
Is carbon fiber really a "green" solution to reduce vehicle weight? 1275400860
BMW and Mercedes are leading the way in using carbon fiber to reduce weight in future passenger vehicles. Losing pounds can also be key to meet upcoming CAFE regulations and can also help increase the range electric vehicles can travel. The shift towards carbon fiber will probably become more ...
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Following BMW, Daimler announces carbon fiber future ahead for Mercedes 1272542280
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – Click above for high-res image galleryIt seem like just a minute ago that BMW said its use of carbon fiber on upcoming vehicles would become a high-volume deal. Now, Green Car Advisor is reporting that Daimler, never willing to be a step behind, has also ... -
Design students imagine lightweight, aerodynamic wheels... of steel? 1271102520
As car makers strive to meet increased CAFE standards, a lot of cars will be getting both lighter and more aerodynamic. While aluminum and carbon fiber grab a lot of the lightweight headlines, there's no getting around the fact that cars are going to be made out of steel for a long time to come. ...
