{"id":84698,"date":"2021-02-04T07:35:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T06:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=84698"},"modified":"2021-02-02T12:36:37","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T11:36:37","slug":"a-swiss-hypercar-mixing-stunning-performance-and-sustainable-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/a-swiss-hypercar-mixing-stunning-performance-and-sustainable-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"A Swiss Hypercar mixing stunning performance and sustainable technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Switzerland is well known for craftsmanship, precision engineering and technological innovation. It is also home to the Geneva Motor Show, one of the world\u2019s most prestigious events on the automotive calendar. Despite this we have yet to see a thoroughbred, Swiss-made Hypercar.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a proud Swiss company ourselves we are delighted to be working with Benoit Morand, Eric Boullier, and the team at Morand Cars. The Swiss-based manufacturer is developing a fully electric Hypercar and also a hybrid version, due for production in 2023.<\/p>\n

With Eric and Benoit\u2019s background, combined with the support of a core team of leading Swiss innovators, designers and high-tech manufacturers including SECH, EPFL, Ateliers Cl\u00e9ment SA and Starrag, Morand clearly has the experience, drive and resource to pull off this exciting project.<\/p>\n

Bcomp\u2019s natural fibre technology is an ideal solution for this track-focused hypercar, with its emphasis on performance, luxury and sustainability. Natural fibre composites will be used for the external bodywork of the Morand Hypercar as well as throughout the interior.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are excited to be part of the first Swiss hypercar and to work with such leading profiles from the motorsport world\u201d says Per M\u00e5rtensson, Bcomp CSO. He continues \u201cThe Morand vision to create a sustainable, Swiss hypercar using the latest technologies is very much aligned with both macro trends and our beliefs at Bcomp \u2013 that sustainability is an integral part of performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we develop the Morand Hypercar we are enjoying the opportunity to work with Swiss companies at the top of their field. Bcomp is a true leader not just in their field but as a trailblazer bringing sustainable solutions to high-performance applications,\u201d says Eric Boullier, co-founder Morand Cars. \u201cWe have a shared outlook and goal, to lead the way in sustainable performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

As government\u2019s around the world push to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, we are all now witnessing the most significant shift in technology in the history of the automotive industry. The powertrain however is only one piece of the puzzle. While the appetite for high performance vehicles has not reduced, we are seeing sustainability becoming an increasingly important aspect for customers. Discerning customers are now looking to see how brands are building sustainability into the entire vehicle ecosystem including materials used in the car.<\/p>\n

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Bcomp natural fibre composites can match the performance of traditional carbon fibre while offering a 75% reduction in CO2<\/sub> footprint and won\u2019t end up in landfills as carbon fibre composites often do. Our recent project with YCOM<\/a> to manufacture and test a motorsport crash-box structure using natural fibre composites has shown that safety is not compromised by the adoption of this more sustainable alternative. This is true even for structural applications, offering interesting possibilities for the future.<\/p>\n

Our recent collaboration with a Formula One team to develop the sport\u2019s first natural fibre composite racing seat<\/a> has shown that even in the most competitive environments, sustainability and enlightened thinking has a place \u2013 an ethos that is at the heart of Morand\u2019s Hypercar programme. With more than 2000 bhp and a top speed of over 400 km\/h the Morand Hypercar will offer stunning performance alongside its sustainable credentials.<\/p>\n

Hypercars have long been the embodiment of extreme engineering, ruthlessly pursuing performance in search of ultimate lap times, power output and acceleration figures. What we are seeing now is a shift to bring the Hypercar into the 21st Century, delivering all of the performance, passion and driver engagement while embracing cutting-edge technology for customers who understand our vital role as stewards of the planet. We are delighted to be working with Morand on this exciting project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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