Trimming the Automotive Fastener Fat
FEATURE
Courtesy Acument Global Technologies
Weight reduction is an ongoing priority across the automotive industry, as strict new regulations push for greater vehicle efficiency/CO2 reduction in the US and Europe.
The effort is detailed in Weight Reduction in Automotive Design and Manufacture, a 151-page market research report published by Reportbuyer.com.
“From the smallest fasteners to entire vehicle architectures, engineers are wringing excess weight out of new components and systems, while looking for new ways to lighten existing designs.”
“Although the motivations for and benefits of automotive weight reduction are plentiful, a number of barriers exist to the development of lighter, more streamlined and mass-efficient vehicles.”
This third edition report looks at policy initiatives, weight saving methods, competition between OEMs, barriers, drivers and government regulation. Fuel economy & CO2 emissions are detailed for the US, EU, Japan, South Korea & China. Vehicle safety & cost implications are also considered along with weight reduction by sector (body structure, chassis, powertrain and interior).
The report also includes a detailed section on materials technology and examines the use of advanced steel, aluminium, magnesium, titanium, carbon fibre, plastics, bio-materials and textiles. Recycling and joining technology are also considered.
A PDF of the full report costs $1,989 and is available through Reportbuyer.com.
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