Carbon fiber reinforced parts for cars could become more than 70 percent cheaper over the next few years, making them an alternative to standard materials such as steel and aluminum, an executive at carbon specialist SGL told German weekly VDI-Nachrichten.
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Steel makers add lighter alternatives to maintain dominance in vehicle production
Steel will remain the dominant raw material in car production despite tougher competition from rivals, experts say.
Steel makers are offering lighter, more durable products to maintain their dominance against aluminum and plastics producers as the preferred raw material used in vehicle production.
ThyssenKrupp denies report on possible sale of automotive unit
German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp has denied a magazine report that it is preparing to sell its automotive division.
