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Motor1 reports that the European Parliament drafted an amendment to add carbon fiber to a list of hazardous materials in the European Union (EU). This would effectively ban the use of the ...

18 Mar 2025, 19:18 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This e-bike is built out of carbon fiber and powered by the Mahle X20 system for a purist and clean look and experience; it's priced starting at ...

Levante, an Italian carbon fiber solar panel company, has launched new waterproof 110 W and 55 W products that are portable, lighter weight, glass-free and made with recycled carbon fiber.

FRANKFURT, Germany/TOKYO -- The European Union is considering a virtual ban on carbon fiber in motor vehicles that could take a toll on the material's Japanese manufacturers, which have more than ...

That last part is important. While a $1,000 carbon fiber helmet is ideal, the biggest safety dividend a helmet offers is wearing one, period. Budget motorbike helmets can offer many of the ...

New from European manufacturer NEXX, the X.LIFECOUNTRY CARBON is a modular adventure helmet that delivers the perfect combination of off-road capability and touring convenience, with ultralight carbon ...