A new type of
car technology that is unique to England could become
commonplace on our roads in the future . It is the major component
of the first production
vehicle being created by the newest UK
car manufacturer .
The Cranfield
University technology uses a pioneering
new technology that mass-produces structural space-frame
applications that are constructed using
carbon fibre. The car manufacturer Axon is using this
technology to create new, lightweight
cars to create an environmentally friendly hatchback.
The
managing director of Axon Automotive, and one of the developers
of the technology, Dr. Steven Cousins, reportedly commented that:
Axon aims to be the most
fuel efficient car manufacturer in Europe and much of how we
will do this comes from using our specialist carbon fibre
technology.
The carbon technology is as strong as steel but much, much lighter.
This could slash fuel costs dramatically.
