New Micro-Lattice Material Promises Huge Automotive Breakthrough

Improvements in aerodynamics, reduced displacement and more efficient engines – these are all things that will improve fuel economy ratings. Weight reduction is an important factor though, and cars keep getting heavier thanks to added safety equipment. Automakers are looking for ways to use high-strength steel, aluminum and carbon fiber materials. The latter two have been expensive and for carbon fiber, hard to produce in large quantities. General Motors recently announced that it would

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