The Carbon-Fiber Future: It's About More Than Speed (Op-Ed)
The Carbon-Fiber Future: It's About More Than Speed (Op-Ed) By; Frits Orbts| March 17, 2016 02:30pm BMW i8 electric supercar, which uses a fully carbon fiber chassis. Every year, auto shows arrive in cities around the world, but only a select few have the limelight and luster that is special to New York's. The auto industry has experienced tremendous changes in the past five years due to the roller-coaster ride of gas prices, the introduction of new technologies, and shifts in consumer taste. But one trend stands out: The lightweight composite materials on display at last year's New York International ...