BMW-SGL JV to expand carbon fibre capacity

BMW Group is one of the first vehicle manufacturers to use significant amounts of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) in a vehicle whose production volumes run into tens of thousands, the i3 electric car. The OEM's source of carbon fibre is its joint venture with SGL Group, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers, set up in 2009. … Continued

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• February 18, 2014