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Jun 24, 2025
BMW incorporates natural fibre composites in future models
BMW is making its cars greener by using natural fiber composites—materials tested in their racing cars—in regular production models.
This shift is a big step toward cutting down on carbon emissions.
TL;DR
Flax-based composites reduce CO2 emissions by around 40%
Partnering with Swiss company Bcomp, BMW plans to use flax-based composites that could reduce CO2 emissions by around 40%.
These materials first showed up in BMW M Motorsport back in 2019, and now they're set to feature in everyday BMW M models.
As CEO Franciscus van Meel puts it, these innovations are "Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets," showing BMW's push for sustainability without losing its sporty edge.