The lightweight and strong material will not be included in the blacklist that could have banned its use in the automotive industry as early as 2029. Motor1 Italia reported, citing an official comment from the European Parliament, that carbon fibre has been excluded from the final version of the document regulating the use of potentially hazardous materials in the production and disposal of cars.
Initially, carbon fibre was to be banned because of the risks of recycling: its microfibres can get into the air and come into contact with skin, as well as damage equipment during recycling. However, the revision of the document showed that the benefits of the material outweighed the potential dangers.
The automotive industry consumes up to 20 per cent of all carbon fibre, and for companies like McLaren, Lamborghini, Pagani, Ferrari and Koenigsegg it is critical for carbon monocoques and body panels. Electric cars could also be affected by the ban, as carbon fibre is widely used in them to increase range and reduce weight.
Source: Motor1
