
In the auto industry, the use of carbon composites is mostly used in racecars, high-end performance vehicles and some high-end luxury vehicles. Although the wind-energy and aerospace industries dominate usage carbon fiber composites in automotive have a large growth potential. Carbon fibers are the major load-bearing components in most of such composites. Epoxy is the most frequently used polymer matrix with carbon fibers. Polyester, polysulfone, polyimide, and thermoplastic resins are also used in carbon fiber composites. The use of composites continues to grow, the composite materials industry will grow at a faster rate than most industries during the next decade.