BMW Reaches Series Production Milestone with Natural Fiber Composites

BMW has now reached the point where it can mass-produce materials made from natural fibers, which is a significant leap forward in moving towards more eco-friendly manufacturing methods for its upcoming vehicle models. This technology was developed alongside the Swiss clean-tech company Bcomp and has already demonstrated durability and performance in racing environments like Formula E and the BMW M4 GT4. The use of these natural fiber composites by BMW signifies a dedication to lowering CO2 emissions, with preliminary tests indicating reductions as high as 40% compared to standard carbon fiber components.

After Sutton Foster’s Younger Crushed On Streaming, EP Darren Star Weighed In On Possibly Doing A Revival

In January 2025, the comedy series featuring renowned Broadway actress Sutton Foster (recently connected to Hugh Jackman) debuted on Netflix in the U.S., according to Deadline. Data from analytics platform Luminate shows that “Younger” held seven spots within Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 from January to May this year, indicating significant success on the streaming service. It seems that creator Darren Star envisioned this popularity even during production, as he told an outlet that the show was designed for binge-watching and each episode ended with a cliffhanger.