The BMW Group and Boeing signed a collaboration agreement to participate in joint research for carbon fiber recycling as well as share manufacturing knowledge and explore automation opportunities. Both the BMW Group and Boeing are pioneering the use of carbon … Continue reading

In a recent interview with BMWBLOG, Dr. Klaus Drager said that the next generation BMW 7 Series will make extensive use of carbon fiber. When asked the question about CFRP moving into mainstream production cars, Dr. Draeger said: “At that … Continue reading

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF) – a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group – today officially opened its new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. The new facility is strategic for the manufacture … Continue reading

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – When discussing electric vehicles it is understood that the enemy to range is weight. Anything that can be done reasonably to reduce vehicle weight has to be investigated, and, if feasible, incorporated into the production … Continue reading

Exploring the focus towards carbon in all of its applications within BMW and on the global stage. Carbon. The 6th most abundant element in our galaxy. More and more we hear about its uses and innovative applications that move us … Continue reading

Autojunk.nl spotted the current generation BMW M5 with an unique….paint job. The M5 in question had its entire body wrapped up in black carbon fiber. In the past we have seen similar M5s sporting either matte paint jobs or vinyl … Continue reading

BMW and French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen are considering extending their cooperation beyond the existing partnership in developing engines. The French automaker plans to join BMW in developing carbon fiber. “We look for technical solutions at a premium manufacturer and … Continue reading

Press Release: SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers – a joint venture of the BMW Group and SGL Group – broke ground today on the new greenfield carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. More than 70 guests from Moses Lake … Continue reading

At the recent Innovation Days Mobility event, BMW unveiled their future plans in becoming the world’s leader in volume-produced cars with an electric drive and with a passenger cell made from carbon. CFRP, a recent buzzword introduced by BMW, short … Continue reading