GM to Use More Carbon Fiber and Composite Materials in Future Models
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GM to Use More Carbon Fiber and Composite Materials in Future Models



General Motors announced today that it signed a deal with Teijin Limited, a Japanese company that is among the leaders in the carbon fiber and composites industry.

The two companies will cooperate in the development of carbon fiber and composite materials for future use in high-volume GM cars, trucks and crossovers.

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