Gary S. Vasilash Transportation Editor

Design/Simulation 23 Jul 2021

McMurtry Automotive reveals composites-intensive, fully electric Spéirling demonstrator vehicle

There are two things we know for sure about this one-seat vehicle: it’s fast, and there are plenty of composites involved.

Carbon Fibers 28 Jun 2021

Global bicycle demand growth drives carbon fiber demand growth

With the number of imported bikes to the U.S. on the rise, experts are suggesting a 13.13% increase in the market for carbon fiber frames.

Design/Simulation 3 Jun 2021

Ferrari 812 Competizione makes extensive use of carbon fiber

Composite materials enhance performance and minimize mass for a faster vehicle. The limited edition car also offers fully composite wheels, which weigh 42% less than alloy options.

Electric Vehicles 30 Apr 2021

Williams evolves composites-intensive EV platform

British engineering firm uses a composite battery case as a structural member of its rolling chassis for a range of electric vehicles.

Design/Simulation 26 Apr 2021

Neural nets can advance composites analysis

British researchers use two neural nets and a 2D image to create 3D models. The architecture is fast, cheap, accurate and more clearly identifies different material phases.

Carbon Fibers 21 Apr 2021

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 features new composite parts

Light, strong and not inexpensive aftermarket carbon fiber elements accessorize this performance vehicle.

Design/Simulation 26 Mar 2021

Composites for structural batteries

Researchers in Sweden find carbon fiber composites can be used for creating structural batteries that could help minimize mass in EVs and consumer electronics.

Automotive 22 Feb 2021

McLaren Artura features new composite architecture

The Artura is a plug-in hybrid that uses the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture.

Aerospace 19 Feb 2021

CFRP use expanded in Porsche 911 GT3

Bigger than its predecessor, but with only a slight increase in mass thanks to light weight body panels.

Automotive 16 Feb 2021

MMC Pistons for the T.50 Supercar

For the extreme application in the 654-hp V12 engine, Cosworth turned to a metal-matrix composite for piston production.

Automotive 12 Feb 2021

Carbon nanotubes functionalize PP, HDPE structures

Using carbon nanotubes, polypropylene, high-density polyethylene and 3D printing, researchers develop a composite with energy absorption superior to that of aluminum.