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Topic Title: VIDEOS: Cars of the Future: Plastic Makes Perfect?
Topic Summary: ScienceDaily. Video discussing advantages of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic for automotive applications
Created On: 4/27/2007 11:06 PM

 4/27/2007 11:06 PM


Cathy Rohrer

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This video discusses the weight and shape flexibility advantages of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics over metal for automotive applications. The full written text is included on the site, including a do-it-at-home experiment showing how to make plastic from heated milk and vinegar.

Citation: "Video: Cars of the Future: Plastic Makes Perfect?" American Institute of Physics and Ivanhoe Broadkcast News, February 1, 2006. Copyright © 1995-2007 ScienceDaily LLC.

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