CAR Stock Split
04/05/00 Composite Automobile Research announced a shareholder meeting to vote on a stock split and a name change to World Transport Authority. Glass Fibers for Mufflers
03/20/00 Owens Cornings' Silentex muffler system has been selected by DaimlerChrysler for several European cars. Silentex uses a single roving of Adventex glass fibers, developed to withstand the exhaust environment.
Auto Research Center
02/28/00 The Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems at the University of Michigan-Dearborn performs research into technology important to the auto industry, including composite manufacturing. Dodge ESX3 Concept Car
02/28/00 Dodge's latest concept car borrows technology from the Composite Concept Vehicle (CCV) to create a lightweight, low-cost body. Related story. Dragster Speeds Increase
02/28/00 Carbon composites and titanium are largely responsible for recent speed increases in NHRA Dragster and Funny Car races. Composite Tractors
02/09/00 John Deere and Southern Illinois University are building prototype tractors using composites with soy-based polymer matrices. Related story. DaimlerChrysler-McLaren JV
02/09/00 DaimlerChrysler has excercised its option to buy shares in the TAG McLaren Group, a developer and manufacturer of Formula One cars. Ferrari Unveils New F1
02/09/00 Ferrari has unveiled its new Formula One car, the F1-2000. With a carbon fiber body, the F1-2000 will compete in the US Grand Prix in September. Saturn Door Insulation
01/20/00 GM's Saturn division is using VersaMat insulator from Owens Corning in its auto doors. Viper Concept Car
01/13/00 Dodge recently unveiled the Viper GTS/R, a street-legal concept car with a one piece carbon composite body. Honda's Hybrid Engine
01/13/00 Honda's new gas-electric hybrid engine is made entirely of aluminum, magnesium, and various plastics. It weights only 124 pounds. Securus Seatbelt Fibers
12/21/99 New Securus fibers from Honeywell (originally AlliedSignal) allow seatbelts to stretch in an accident, helping to prevent injuries and eliminating some mechanical devices. Shaping Aluminum
12/21/99 Researchers at Ohio State University are able to shape aluminum by combining metal stamping with electromagnetic forming. The process is similar to traditional steel forming. New Mercedes-Benz Roadster
12/14/99 Mercedes-Benz will unveil a new roadster concept at the North American International Auto Show. Advanced features include carbon fiber seat frames. Kafus Flexply Shipping
12/10/99 The Kafus Bio-Composites plant in Elkhart, Indiana is fully operational and shipping Flexply composite mats to automotive trim manufacturers. Laminated Glass
11/05/99 Using laminated glass for automobile windows would reduce the likelihood of being ejected from a vehicle during an accident. $1.50 Lightweight Cars
10/29/99 Auto research groups are examining cars down to the bolt level to see where weight can be saved. Composites and other materials are being examined as replacements for steel. Composite Seat-Back Panels
10/08/99 G&L Universal's new seat-back panels for the 2000 Cadillac DeVille are made from a thermoplastic-wood fiber composite. Ford Hybrid Car
09/30/99 Ford's new diesel-electric hybrid relies on aluminum to bring its weight down to 2400 pounds. Composite Pickup Truck Boxes
09/28/99 Owens Corning expects significant growth in the use of composites in pickup truck beds. Plastic Panel Safety
09/22/99 Plastic body panels doesn't mean Saturn cars aren't safe. Ultra-Light Steel Autobody
09/17/99 Thirty-five steel companies are working with Porsche to develop an ultra-light steel autobody (ULSAB). Callaway Super Car
08/27/99 Reeves Callaway's new C12 car with a carbon-Kevlar body is about as close to a race car as you can get and still remain street legal. Future Cars
08/24/99 Cars on display at the Museum of Modern Art are built for energy conservation and manufacturing simplicity. Composites play a big role in the vehicle structure. Thermally Insulated Cars
07/09/99 Engineers at Berkeley Labs have developed advanced insulating materials for cars that cut thermal loads by 75 to 80 percent.
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