Automotive

While many assume composite materials as exotic and futuristic, they have been used to make automobiles since 1945, when Owens Corning worked with William Stout to develop the Stout 46 – the first automobile developed with a fiberglass composite body. GM has been using composites in some way, shape, or form for nearly 60 years – most notably in its Corvette. Back in 1953, when GM first introduced fiberglass to the Corvette, it caused a major change in the automotive market that lead to more major automakers seeing composites as a viable alternative to traditional materials. Today, automakers worldwide are increasingly relying on composite materials to make vehicles durable and lighter in order to meet ambitious fuel efficiency standards.

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• Hoods

• Roofs

• Door Panels

• Fenders and Bumpers

• A-Pillars

• Fairings

• Grilles

• Heat Shields

• Wheels

• Decklids

• Interior Dashboards and Steering Wheels