NanoSteel promises lighter and more fuel efficient without compromising safety
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NanoSteel's advanced high-strength steel sheet material will form the structural parts of the car
An electron microscope image showing the nano-scale structure of NanoSteel's advanced high-strength steel
NanoSteel's nano-structured steel materials can help automakers such as GM to make lighter cars
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With fuel costs continuing to rise, the search is on for ways to make cars lighter and improve fuel efficiency, without compromising strength and safety. NanoSteel, a Rhode Island-based company recently announced the development of new nano-structured advanced high-strength alloys whose strength and ductility meet automotive structural demands. The company plans on marketing its sheet metal products in 2013 and has recently received investment from GM suggesting they could soon be appearing in production vehicles.
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