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• Published Open access Original Research Special issue 16 Apr 2024

  Implementation of Light Weight Carbon Composite Driveshaft for a Light Commercial Vehicle

  By RamakrishnanS, Arivarasan N, Annamalai K, Anandkumar G, Rajasekar R, Sabarish R, Veeranjaneyulu Itha

  Abstract: The automotive drive shaft is a crucial component for power and torque transmission in vehicles, with a tubular shape that spins due to engine power. The current drive shaft is made of heavy-duty mild steel, increasing the vehicle's weight and fuel consumption. To reduce the weight, a composite material called carbon fiber was used. Carbon fiber showed better performance in driveshaft operation, and its properties were evaluated using universal testing …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 52–65 Read article →