The Benefits of Carbon Fiber Car Parts

Carbon fiber offers several benefits when used in automobile parts, but these composites were

not initially designed for this purpose. They were originally designed for aircraft applications,

according to CNET.

Weight

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) says that carbon-fiber composites can reduce a

car's weight by up to 60 percent. The government's Fuel Economy website says that reducing a

vehicle's weight by just 100 pounds will increase your fuel economy by about two percent.

Carbon fiber also benefits race car drivers, as the weight of a vehicle affects the acceleration and

overall speed of the car.

Repair Costs

Carbon fiber does not corrode or rust like steel. Therefore, carbon-fiber parts can reduce or

eliminate the need to replace rusted vehicle parts, which is a problem that becomes more likely

as the car ages. Rust can also spread over time, so carbon-fiber parts can limit the damage caused

by this problem.

Safety

Although more expensive, carbon fiber is stiffer than steel, and five times stronger. Carbon fiber

can also have a higher energy-absorption rate than steel and can increase safety in a collision,

according to the ORNL.Reference from http://www.ehow.com/facts_6816516_benefits-carbon-fiber-

car-parts.html

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