0 BMW Teams Up Boeing Spreading wings

BMW Group intends to develop the technology of carbon fibers for the automotive industry. To carry out this plan, the principal German premium car that took the U.S. aviation company Boeing is already "crusty" about the use of carbon fiber materials. Both have a deal done advanced research recycled carbon fiber. Including knowledge of all things related activities in the automation of manufacturing and use of this material.

The opportunity to compete with rivals BMW used Volkswagen countrymen have also been working with Boeing to develop one of the flagship brands Lamborghini Aventador model car parts in the super sport using carbon fiber.

Before holding Boeing, years ago BMW had glanced at the German company SGL Carbon fiber, even though VW has had its share. But not discouraged BMW, SGL build with new carbon fiber plant in Moses Lake, Washington.

Carbon fiber is featured lighter weight aluminum and 30 percent of 50 percent of the steel. Making it one of the solutions to cut the weight of the vehicle and reduce exhaust emissions.

BMW plans to sell its first electric car with a branded derivative of the "i" next year also relies on carbon fiber materials.

Sources: automotive news europe