SHANGHAI -- A multinational startup co-founded by U.S., Chinese and European engineers is looking to expand business with Toyota Motor for composite material auto parts that are lighter and stronger than steel and aluminum.
Aerlyte sees opportunity with strong, lightweight composite material

Aerlyte produced a prototype of a composite material cargo bed for Toyota's pickup truck. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)
SHANGHAI -- A multinational startup co-founded by U.S., Chinese and European engineers is looking to expand business with Toyota Motor for composite material auto parts that are lighter and stronger than steel and aluminum.