View Full Version : Composite body, weight, range



SamB
04-26-2008, 11:01 AM
Does anyone have any idea how much a carbon fiber composite body would reduce the weight of the Volt and how much the weight reduction would extend its all electric range?

Lastly, how far are we from having carbon fiber car bodies?

Texas
04-26-2008, 08:41 PM
Sam, I think this video will interest you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imfHBcqzLfI

You can also Google: The Rocky Mountain Institute