Bcomp announces its support on the new Italdesign Quintessenza™, a groundbreaking concept car unveiled at the 2024 Auto China in Beijing. Reflecting the harmonious relationship between nature and technology, the all-electric Quintessenza™ offers a unique and visionary blend of the functionality of a load-bearing pick-up and the dynamism of a GT-inspired family sports vehicle.
The joint activities of Italdesign and Bcomp enabled the exploration of how technology can elevate natural materials into innovative high-performance applications, replacing conventional plastics and carbon fibre with Bcomp's cutting-edge sustainable flax fibre-based materials.
The Quintessenza™ is the world's first vehicle to feature black-tinted NF (natural fibre) as a visual layer, showcasing Bcomp's commitment to innovation. The interior design includes a foundational layer of ampliTex™ biaxial fabric combined with a layer of black-tinted NF. This advanced natural fibre composite is implemented across the seat backrests, backseat panels and door panel inserts.
The concept car also uses ampliTex™ material for several exterior parts, the front and back bumpers, the side rocker covers and the wheel arches. This cuts CO2 emissions by up to 85% compared to carbon fibre. As parts reach their end-of-life, natural fibre components can be efficiently processed through waste-to-energy plants, serving as a renewable energy source and avoiding the landfill route of carbon and glass fibres.
Nicolas Samson, Senior Sales Manager Automotive Interior, Bcomp, said: The collaboration with Italdesign represents a pivotal milestone in automotive engineering and design, where CMF excellence takes center stage. Our shared commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has culminated in the Quintessenza™, a vehicle that not only promises next-level performance but also offers a driving experience that feels in tune with nature.
Giorgia De Silva, Italdesign Interior Design and CMF Designer Specialist, states: The collaboration with Bcomp has been a significant achievement for Italdesign in declaring to the world our company's interest in reaching cutting-edge sustainable goals through an experiential journey in contact with nature. In this context, natural fibre plays a crucial role, not only as a visual choice but also because it drastically reduces the environmental impact.
Source: www.bcomp.com
