Car
Composite materials are reshaping the automotive manufacturing industry with their advantages of high strength, lightweight, and corrosion resistance. From the body structure to the battery system, the application of composite materials has significantly improved fuel efficiency, safety, and endurance. The following are the main applications and future trends of composite materials in the automotive field.
Vehicle body and structural components
Application: High end sports cars, electric vehicle bodies, roofs, doors
High end sports car
Electric vehicle body
Car Roof
Car Door
Chassis and suspension system
Carbon fiber drive shaft
Control Arm
Spring
Shock Absorber Bracket
Power Battery System
Battery casing (carbon fiber/fiberglass reinforced plastic)
Hydrogen fuel storage tank (carbon fiber wrapped)
Interior Components
Door Plank
Instrument Panel
Seat Frame
Carbon Fiber Decorative Parts
Lightweight=longer battery life+stronger performance+lower emissions
Composite materials are driving the automotive industry towards lightweighting, electrification, and intelligence, and their applications have extended from luxury sports cars to mainstream electric vehicles. In the future, with breakthroughs in low-cost manufacturing technology and new composite materials, carbon fiber, glass fiber, and biobased materials will be more widely used in key components such as car bodies, batteries, and chassis, helping the automotive industry achieve a more efficient and environmentally friendly future.