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MacLean Vehicle Systems Produces First Class A Carbon Fiber (CFRP) Body Panel for Mass Production Vehicle.
Advanced Materials & Composites News, June, 2003
May 26, 2003 - Working with General Motors and Toray Composites (America) Inc. (TCA), MacLean Vehicle Systems (MVS) has succeeded in developing, qualifying and entering production of a lightweight, structurally stiff carbon fiber hood for GM's 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition.
The hoods are supplied to GM's Bowling Green, Kentucky assembly plant where they will be processed identically to current production fiberglass body panels. Between 2,000 and 3,000 Corvettes will be fitted with the carbon fiber hood for the 2004 model year. MVS is the first supplier demonstrating delivery of aerospace quality advanced composites into a traditional automotive assembly environment. The hoods are produced in West Jordan, UT at MacLean Quality Composites, an...
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