Bcomp’s high performance renewable fibres have been used in a number of motorsports products, replacing carbon fibre materials. Electric GT Holdings and SPV Racing have unveiled a race-ready version of the EPCS V2.3 Tesla P100DL at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, featuring body parts made in natural fibre ampliTex + powerRibs, contributing to the 500kg weight reduction, compared to the road edition.

“The EPCS edition Tesla also leverages the flax fibres unique translucency as the roof has a fully integrated LED screen that will display statistics and information during the races – an entirely new and revolutionising grip to bring the audience closer to the race and a part of modernising racing to attract new audiences,” the company explains.

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