In some ways, it’s more difficult to design a supercar compared to a competition vehicle making extensive use of carbon fiber race car components. Where a race car is designed for pure function and little in the way of creature comforts for the driver, an exotic car needs to combine the right blend of intoxicating performance, top quality race car components and luxury features.

Nowadays, exotic car manufacturers from the well-known (Ferrari & Lamboghini) to competing startups take every oc
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An area of constant and continuous research into new materials and methodologies is in the manufacture of vehicle tires. With the demand for tires hitting tens of millions of units on an annual basis, any cost or material improvements have tremendous economic and environmental advantages. In this regard, tires as a race car component and as a consumer item have been looked into extensively by the top tire manufacturers. And while carbon fiber as a material is known for its lightness and strength
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Recognizing that green technologies, powertrain efficiencies and reduced emissions go hand in hand, the Australian government recently allocated funding to several Australian companies working on such related projects. From batteries to lightweight sandwich panels made from carbon fiber reinforced plastics and other materials, these grants aim to assist the development of electric vehicles in the country.

Through the Green Car Innovation Fund, the Australian government hopes to reinvigorate t
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Not many people know that carbon fiber was first used by Thomas Edison while researching materials for his light bulbs. The inventor found that by carbonizing bamboo fibers through a special process, the resulting material was able to withstand the high temperatures required to light an incandescent bulb. Today, most carbon fiber is made from a chemical called polyacrilinitrile, or PAN. However, the cost of creating this high-tech material is high, which is why the adoption of CFRP in manufactur
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A common consequence of competing in various motorsport events is breaking various parts and components in the course of racing. Whether you like it or not, intended or unintended contact is part and parcel of the sport and those expensive and custom lightweight parts can’t just be thrown away if you break them. Several years ago, these were made from fibreglass but nowadays, serious racers use only carbon fibre. At the moment, not many manufacturers have the proper facilities, moulds or exper
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