As demand for increased fuel efficiency requires advances in the use of lightweight materials in vehicle design, carbon fiber is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional materials. The article describes the growing importance of ensuring that both appraisers and collision repair professionals have the proper estimating tools in place to identify those vehicles for which carbon fiber parts are standard equipment, and those for which it may or may not represent an option.  Read More via Audatex Examines the Impact of Lightweight Carbon Fiber on Next-Generation Vehicle Construction — SAN DIEGO, July 29 /PRNewswire/ —.