Kevlar/Vectran Tire Protection
07/11/00 A new bicycle tire liner made from Kevlar and Vectran will protect your tubes from puncture. Extractable F1 Seat Chassis
07/03/00 Jaguar Racing and Lear Corporation have developed a new extractable seat system for Formula One cars. The seat frame is made from a carbon/Kevlar composite.
Plastic Vehicle Glass
06/30/00 A new polycarbonate sandwich developed at the University of Warwick could replace glass in vehicles. The new material is lighter than glass and more impact resistant, yet provides necessary scratch resistance. Lear Products for Auto Interiors
06/14/00 Lear Corporation has introduced two new fiber reinforced plastics for auto interiors that make use of plant fibers. OSU Solar Car Redesign
06/05/00 The next Ohio State University solar car entry will feature a carbon composite body instead of Kevlar. Foam tooling will be made with an automated hot-wire process. Rigid Cars Contribute to NASCAR Injuries
03/22/01 Over the last 20 years, NASCAR cars have become increasingly rigid. Although this leads to better performance on the track, it means more energy is transferred into the driver in the event of a crash. Making NASCAR Safer
03/14/01 Carbon composite crush boxes would help protect NASCAR drivers in impacts with concrete walls and would only require one week to install. Hyundai HCD6 Concept Car
03/07/01 Hyundai has unveiled its HCD6 concept sports-car. Among its many unique features are carbon composite bumpers that are completely separated from the rest of the body. Automakers Adopt Sandwiform Thermoplastic Sandwich Material
Automakers are increasing their use of Sandwiform, a thermoplastic sandwich material made by Venture Industries. Hyundai HCD6 Concept Car
02/09/01 Hyundai's new concept car has several exotic features, including floating front and rear carbon composite bumpers. Ascari to Build New Supercar
01/29/01 British boutique manufacturer Ascari Cars has plans to build the KZ-1, a supercar that will compete against the likes of McLaren, Jaguar and Ferrari. The KZ-1 will have a carbon composite body. Ford Builds Auto Simulator
01/26/01 In an effort to determine the effects of distractions on drivers, Ford has built a virtual reality auto simulator. The main part of the structure is a carbon fiber and Nomex dome is mounted on hydraulic actuators. New Cars Feature Composite Bodies
01/19/01 Several new cars introduced at the Detroit Auto Show use carbon composites in their bodies. Protecting NASCAR Drivers
01/19/01 Ford has developed a head-and-neck support system (HANS) that helps prevent serious injurious in NASCAR crashes. The HANS is made from carbon and Kevlar composites. Pay-per-view. Lotus Kit Cars
12/20/00 If you can't afford a high-end sports car, consider a kit car. With some fiberglass, aluminum tubes and a Toyota chassis, Scott Hurst produces Lotus look-alikes. Composite Car to Debut at Rolex 24
11/29/00 Warren Mosler and Rod Trenne have developed the MT900R, a race car they hope will be competitive against Porsches and BMWs. The vehicle features a carbon composite body.
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