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Graphene could facilitate step change in automotive weight reduction

Small amounts of graphene could make a big impact on weight reduction and fuel efficiency targets, writes Megan Lampinen

Graphene could prove a pivotal tool in automotive lightweighting efforts. Described by some as a 'wonder material', it offers considerable strength - 200 times that of steel - combined with flexibility and transparency. So far its use has been limited to niche products such as sporting equipment, but interest is growing.

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