New materials for car bodies may soon transform the auto industry. Auto engineers can mold these carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics into virtually any shape. The materials are both strong and light — increasing fuel efficiency and safety at the same time.Cars built entirely out of plastic could be the wave of the future, making metal a thing of the past when it comes to cars.New, innovative cars made almost entirely of plastic are paving the way for what you may be driving in the future.

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