F1 drivers reach speeds over 200 mph so their helmets need to be stronger than steel and lighter than ever. This deep dive ...

Motor1 reports that the European Parliament drafted an amendment to add carbon fiber to a list of hazardous materials in the European Union (EU). This would effectively ban the use of the ...

Experimental setup used for the local high-power laser-induced pyrolysis of a wound composite ring with simultaneous reclamation of the matrix-free carbon fiber roving. During the process, pyrolysis ...

Nolan has just dropped two bold new graphic options for its top-tier X-804 RS Ultra Carbon helmet, and we’ve got all the details. Designed for serious riders who demand both performance and style, the ...

The use of carbon fiber in cars could be restricted or even banned if European Union legislators have their way. The end-of-life (ELV) directive is currently undergoing revisions, as lawmakers aren’t ...

Italian startup Levante has developed custom and standardized solar panels integrating recycled carbon fiber (rCF), thermoplastics and silicon solar cells to maximize both light weight for portability ...

Though it has dabbled in other materials, Urtopia is best known for its carbon fiber bikes.Now the young maker has added a fat-tire utility ebike to its stable, which is being pitched as a "head ...

New from European manufacturer NEXX, the X.LIFECOUNTRY CARBON is a modular adventure helmet that delivers the perfect combination of off-road capability and touring convenience, with ultralight carbon ...

A new EU draft proposal could classify carbon fiber as hazardous automotive material. Ban would threaten carmakers relying on carbon fiber to cut EV weight and improve range. Even if passed ...

Update, 11:45am EDT, 4/15/2025: The European Parliament has told Motor1 Italia that carbon fiber will be removed from the amendment that would have placed it on the list of unhealthy materials in ...

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 ...