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McLaren achieved their 75% cost savings via new fabrication techniques. A co. called Fiberfab (started or run by Amory Lovins) had earlier found a way to automate some of the manf. albeit at lower strength. These reduce the high input for skilled labor.

BMWs new plant in Washington is going to crank out a LOT of material - they will then ship to Germany for assembly or maybe panel fab. - or maybe to SC?

The BMW (while ugly) brings CF down to a whole new level.

As with other manf. products, economies of scale start to kick in more and more as unit volume goes up. I am seeing articles now about Ti and CF on investment websites & magazines. So, at least some think there is much more potential ahead.