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Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels appear in metal-free, hollow construction

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Carbon fiber is a great piece of technology. It can replace metals in many instances, including car wheels like the new Aircore wheels from Koenigsegg, which come with the auto maker's new 2013 Agera R automobile. These are made from pure carbon fiber, with the spokes and hub of the wheel being completely hollow and constructed in one piece. Read The Full Story

$4.6m Lamborghini Veneno debuts before Geneva event

, Mar 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

It looks like the Lamborghini Veneno just couldn't wait to be shown off at the Geneva Motor Show event later today. The car has been revealed right before the show is set to take place, and it shows off the beauty of Italian craftsmanship. The Lamborghini Veneno was inspired by and created to mark Lamborghini's 50th anniversary, and it's going to take on the likes of the McLaren P1 and the successor to the Ferrari Enzo. Read The Full Story

Apple rumored to be in long-standing partnership with carbon fiber manufacturer

, Oct 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Last month, it was rumored that Apple put in a huge order for various carbon fiber parts from a Japanese carbon fiber manufacturer. Of course, we weren't really sure exactly what Apple had in mind with these carbon fiber components, other than they'll probably be used for upcoming mobile devices. More news about the relationship today says that Apple and the carbon fiber manufacturer have actually been in a partnership for several years already. Read The Full Story

Apple orders carbon fiber en masse

, Sep 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Apple product universe is such at the moment that every little detail is analyzed down to the makeup of the tablet casings - and now that makeup has been touted as changing drastically in the near future. The Japanese news source known as Macokatara has let it be known that sources speaking from their own carbon fiber production company have had Apple ordering "large" samples of their product very recently. Apple also recently had a patent granted for "carbon composite mold design" which includes a process for mass-producing carbon fiber molds - and a Reinforced Device Housing patent as well. Read The Full Story

McLaren MP4-12C Spider official

, Jul 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

McLaren has delivered on its new convertible promise, revealing the teased MP4-12C Spider and set to break some records (and some wallets) when it hits asphalt later in 2012. Built on the same underlying race-car technology as the 12C coupé, including the carbon MonoCell chassis, the 12C Spider introduces a folding hard roof that drops in 17s and can be operated while the car is moving at up to 30kph. Read The Full Story

LuvBook X ultrabook goes sub-1kg with carbon-fiber

, Apr 26th 2012 Discuss [1]

Will extreme lightness be enough to score a win for ultrabooks? That's the strategy Mouse Computer is taking with the LuvBook X, using a carbon-fiber chassis to dip under the 1kg mark despite. One of the relatively rare 11.6-inch models, it runs Sandy Bridge rather than newer Ivy Bridge processors but, as PC Watch discovered, doesn't necessarily suffer in terms of performance. Read The Full Story

Samsung custom bike wants to take your Tab 10.1 tandem

, Sep 29th 2011 Discuss [4]

Samsung has collaborated with bicycle specialists 14 Bike Co to create a customized road bike complete with a holder for the Galaxy Tab 10.1. The tablet holder itself is made from the same carbon fiber as used in F1 cars, 14 Bike Co claims, while the bike itself uses a steel frame and has a two-tone black and white paintjob. Read The Full Story

Does Apple iPod wireless sync require a carbon fiber case or not?

, Apr 13th 2011 Discuss [3]

Apple has been using a lot of aluminum in its iPhone and iPod devices for years now. The problem with aluminum is that it blocks radio signals making wireless syncing difficult to do. Apple gets around those issues today by putting the wireless hardware that needs to send and receive signals behind plastic of some sort. Read The Full Story

Bloodhound to test fire the UK’s largest hybrid rocket

, Mar 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

The Bloodhound Super Sonic Car project has been looking to oust the Thrust project as the current holders of the land speed record (LSR). The team has designed a two-stage rocket system to propel the car at a velocity of 1050mph. The first stage is a EUROJET EJ200, the same engine as found in the Eurofighter Typhoon. The second stage is a custom designed hybrid rocket designed by The Falcon Project Ltd. This specialist rocketry company is led by self-taught rocket scientist, Daniel Jubb, 27. Bloodhound announced plans to test fire this second stage rocket system last week. Read The Full Story

Chase 2053 Concept Car Features Hydrogen Engines

, Jan 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

Most concepts won't become reality. It's a sad truth, but one nonetheless. In the case of the Chase 2053 concept car, it may have a chance at becoming a reality. Not because of the technology inside, but because the designer, Thomas Larsen Røed, has allowed plenty of time for this idea to get passed around amongst those who might make it a reality some day. 2053 isn't around the corner, and that could be the singular hope for this vehicle to make it to production lines in the future. Read The Full Story

Electric Carbon Fiber YikeBike Now on Sale for $3,595

, Dec 17th 2010 Discuss [4]

It's been a long time coming, but the YikeBike is now officially on sale. With its unique design, and its tag as an alternative electric commuting device, the price tag may seem to make more sense. Initially unveiled a year ago, the YikeBike has finally made it to the "purchase" stage, and just in time for Christmas. Read The Full Story

Apple Looking at Carbon Fiber for the Next iPad

, Nov 18th 2010 Discuss [8]

Based on a new patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week, Apple has been playing around with the idea of using carbon fiber for a little extra strength protection for their mobile devices. And, if the application is any indicator, Apple may be thinking that the iPad could be the first device to feature the new, reinforced housing. Read The Full Story
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