‘Like asbestos’: Wild claims rock car industry

News.com.au - 16/04
A proposal to outlaw the use of carbon fibre in cars on health and safety grounds rocked the car industry this week.

A proposal to outlaw the use of carbon fibre in cars on health and safety grounds rocked the car industry this week.

The lightweight material, comprised of thin carbon filaments weaved together and held in resin, has become a staple of the automotive industry as an alternative to traditional matter such as metal and plastic.

Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS employs carbon fibre extensively.

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But there are concerns surrounding how carbon can be broken down and recycled at the end of a car’s life.

A Japanese study published in 2019 found that “generation of carbon f...
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