Carbon fiber has a huge environmental impact and possible health hazards, and new materials such as Galvorn may end up ...

Carbon fiber is a welcome addition to any performance car looking to shave some curb weight, but a potential EU ban could complicate supercar development.

By Fiber Type (Virgin, Recycled), By Modulus (Standard, Intermediate, High), By Product Type (Continuous, Long, Short), By ...

Naturally, the process of taking apart a car opens up all kinds of exposure possibilities to toxic fumes, liquids, and so forth, but the EU says carbon fiber poses a unique risk in that it can ...

The global carbon fiber market was worth $5.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to over $17 billion over the next decade. Vehicles currently account for up to 20 percent of carbon fiber ...

65% of the Lexus LFA supercar is made out of the stuff, most notably in its carbon fiber monocoque ... in an effort to make the relatively dirty process much more environmentally friendly.

However, recent discussions within the European Union have raised concerns about carbon fiber’s safety — particularly during the recycling process. A draft amendment to the EU’s End-of-Life ...

The E.U. was concerned about what happens after cars are dismantled and the material is recycled, when, in the process, minuscule pieces of carbon fiber could be released into the air. Those ...

In addition to the fiber, the thermoplastic resin needs to adhere properly to the other materials used in the lamination process.” In addition to these technical challenges, Levante also recognized ...