Datamonitor: BMW – spearheading the use of lightweight carbon fiber

Posted in Automotive,Datamonitor by admin on the July 26th, 2010 |

BMW is to use carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic to manufacture the body of its forthcoming Megacity electric car. The material is expected to reduce the car’s weight by 250-350kg, thereby significantly increasing its driving range, which was previously a major resistor to the uptake of electric/hybrid cars. This should lead to a rise in adoption rates, especially in the luxury segment.
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