US EditionRacy Interiors Could Look Less Racy as the EU Aims to Ban Carbon Fiber
- The European Union may ban carbon fibre in cars by 2029 due to health risks when recycled or dismantled, as reported by Nikkei.
- A Japanese study from 2019 indicated that the generation of carbon fibre dust during the recycling process is a serious issue, highlighting the need for better health risk management.
- The EU's revised draft legislation has classified carbon fibre alongside hazardous materials like lead, emphasizing potential respiratory dangers during disassembly.
- Car manufacturers such as Porsche and BMW are developing plant-based alternatives, which resemble the structure of traditional materials but aim for sustainability.
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This material, valued for its strength and lightness, now faces environmental questions that threaten to restrict its use from 2029 onwards.
Carbon Fiber Is About To Get Banned by the EU: ‘Could lead to the classification of carbon fiber as a hazardous material’ & ‘Disrupt production’ of EVs
By Michael Accardi, A new draft revision of the European Union’s End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive could lead to the classification of carbon fiber as a hazardous material, potentially banning i…
Carbon fiber is one of the “ingredients” par excellence of sportsmen. This ultra-light and resistant material is today even more popular in electric cars, in which weight is critical. Thus, it is estimated that currently 20% of its world production is destined for the automotive industry. Well, it turns out Europe intends to include carbon fibre in the list of “dangerous materials”, arguing that when this element is processed at the end of its l…
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