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BMW Group to Introduce Sustainable Composites: A Carbon Fibre Alternative
BMW is set to integrate natural fibre composites into its future production models, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability. The BMW Group has invested significant time in developing these composites from organic materials, which have met the demanding requirements for roof structures in homologation tests. The development of lightweight composites made from flax-based materials was a collaborative effort with Bcomp, a Swiss cleantech firm.…
Made from linen, this new composite developed with Bcomp could soon dress up the roofs, hoods and diffusers of the future BMW M. And it's not just a concept. A new material with similar properties would have been found by the brand to the Helice. From the track to the road Finish the carbon fiber? Not yet. But BMW is preparing for it. The German manufacturer, pioneer in the intensive use of carbon on its serial models (remembered from the i3 and…
BMW has announced the development of a new lightweight, sustainable and visually attractive composite material, which promises to replace the traditional carbon fibre in future production models.This innovation marks a key step towards decarbonizing the manufacturing process without compromising the aesthetics and performance of its vehicles.Natural material with a sporty soul The new material has been developed in collaboration with the Swiss c…
A few months ago, it was learned that carbon fiber was in the European Union's sights. Because of the health risks, but also the difficulties of recycling this material, which is widely used by sports car manufacturers. Therefore, they must find alternatives without delay. This is precisely what BMW has just done, which announces that its future sports models will embark natural fiber. BMW innovates on the circuits The pattern is often repeated.…
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