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Old 06-07-2014, 12:55 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Even if Ford would use fiberglass as a cheaper alternative to carbon fiber, at least in an earlier stage until they can figure out a more cost-effective way to manufacture carbon fiber components at a larger scale, they could already reduce considerably the weight replacing the doors, trunk lid, engine hood, front fenders, roof panel, among others. There are also some vegetable fibers as strong as fiberglass but more energy-efficient that can be used not just to cut on weight but also in the usage of mineral resources and the manufacturing footprint.
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