evnow
Well-known member
Here is something about the costs of Steel & Carbon Fiber for autobodies.
http://www.rmi.org/RFGraph-carbonfiber_vs_steel_manufacturing" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Automotive manufacturing costs can be cut by 80% with carbon fiber-based autos vs. steel-based ones due to greatly reduced tooling and simpler assembly and joining. However, such cost savings are currently overshadowed with carbon fiber material prices upwards of $16/lb.
http://www.rmi.org/RFGraph-carbonfiber_vs_steel_manufacturing" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;