VW Joins Lightweight Parts Bandwagon

Germany?s Volkswagen has acquired an 8.18% stake in SGL Carbon, one of the world?s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products. Although VW has so far not revealed any of its future plans with SGL Carbon, BMI believes that the move marks a significant step towards increased interest from carmakers in lightweight materials as a way of improving the efficiency and performance of their vehicles.

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