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 ...

As for what carbon fiber actually is, the name gives most of what you need to know. It's made out of flexible, high strength filaments of carbon. That fiber filament is then wound into a fabric of ...

Automakers, their suppliers, and car enthusiasts were concerned about a proposal to ban carbon fiber in automotive construction across the European Union. However, legislators will no longer ...

The European Union is considering a total ban on carbon fiber based on the hazards involved with its disposal. According to Nikkei Asia, the proposal is included in a new law called the End of ...

Carbon fiber has become a staple in the automotive world thanks to its strength and low weight — especially in sports cars and performance parts. However, recent discussions within the European ...

Urtopia's Joy Carbon ebike features a lightweight carbon frame, 330lb cargo capacity, and a 70 mile range. Perfect for city and trails. Though it has dabbled in other materials, Urtopia is best ...

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 ...

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 ...

Find out how we test. I also really like the Benro Cyanbird Hybrid kit, which combines carbon fiber and aluminum leg sections, and comes complete with an N00P ball head. Unlike most travel tripods, it ...

The lightness and strength of carbon fiber have made it a near-ubiquitous means of reducing the weight of new cars, especially heavier, battery-laden electric vehicles. However, the European Union ...

European regulators might drop the ban hammer on carbon fiber due to health and environmental concerns. Lawmakers are floating the idea of adding it to the list of banned hazardous materials ...