EU decision keeps carbon fibre off hazardous materials list
In recent days, global media outlets have circulated information regarding the potential classification of carbon fibre as a hazardous substance. As expected, EU authorities have made a decision on this matter.
Carbon fibre is a material with wide-ranging applications, including in the automotive industry. Listing it as a banned substance could have unexpected consequences for the sector. However, everything indicates that this will not happen.
According to the "Motor1 Italia" service, citing a representative of the European Parliament, the legislator plans to exclude carbon fibre from the draft of new regulations. Quoting: "Carbon fibre will be removed from the list of harmful materials, and cars sold in Europe will therefore be able to continue using it even after 2029."
This is good news for the automotive industry, which consumes 20% of the world's carbon fibre production. Companies like McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Koenigsegg use it in vehicle construction. The ban would especially affect electric car manufacturers, where this material is crucial for weight reduction and range improvement.
Carbon fibre was first used in the Formula 1 McLaren MP4/1 car in 1981. Since then, it has become an integral component in constructing many cars, from the body to the wheels.
