Can you imagine if cars suddenly cut their CO2 emissions by 16% ❓ This is what would be achieved according to a study by the Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers Association if cars were equipped with elements made of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP). 🚗 This would make a normal car 30% lighter, which in an estimated life cycle would generate 16% less CO2 emissions 🌍 Do you think the automotive industry will introduce #composites in all its models❓ Or will they be reserved for the top of the range models❓ Swipe right and tell us in the comments 👇 Photographies by: SGL Carbon
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Robin Maire
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Mechanical Integrity Engineer - Rimac Technology d.o.o.
2wFrom the perspective of user such calculation makes sense. But i am interested in broader picture. How much would carbon footprint increase if we start producing car chassies from CFRP instead of metalls? And what would be a carbon footprint in case of recycling of CFRP chassies at the end of their lifecycle? Plus how are we going to manage wastes, made of CFRP?