BMW Develops Natural Fiber Components to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Edited by: Tetiana Pinchuk Pinchuk

BMW is integrating natural fiber composites into its series production vehicles. This marks a significant step in sustainable automotive manufacturing.

Developed with Bcomp, these flax-based components aim to reduce CO₂e emissions in future models. The use of natural fibers can lower CO₂e emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional carbon fiber components.

This initiative follows successful applications in BMW's motorsport division, including the BMW M4 GT4. The materials offer a high-performance, lightweight, and eco-friendly alternative, supporting the transition towards more sustainable vehicle production.

Sources

  • autotechinsight.spglobal.com

  • BMW Will Use Natural Fiber Composites On Production Cars

  • Bcomp and SFG Composites Collaborate to Scale Sustainable Flax Fibre Composites for Automotive Industry

  • BMW Group and Bcomp Win Prestigious 2024 Altair Enlighten Award for the BMW M Visionary Materials Seat

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