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Carbon Cars

Polymer-Coated Carbon Fiber Parts Could Revolutionize Industry

January 1, 2002

Structural engineers are using carbon fibers covered in a hardening polymer to create car parts that are super strong and light. This means your car could be stronger and use less gas.


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