Ford, Dow form partnership for carbon fiber composites

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May 8, 2012 - 12:01 am ET

DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co. has formed a partnership with Dow Chemical Co. to produce parts of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic for high-volume vehicles. The companies signed an agreement to establish a less costly source of automotive-grade carbon fiber and develop a high-volume manufacturing process. Ford plans to reduce the weight of its cars and light trucks by as much as 750 pounds, and carbon fiber will play a role.

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