DUBLIN, August 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Weight Reduction in Automotive Design" report to their offering.
Weight reduction is again a priority across the industry, as strict new regulations push for greater vehicle efficiency/CO2 reduction in the US and Europe. 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. The Weight Reduction in Automotive Design report looks at weight saving methods, competition between OEMs, barriers, drivers and government regulation.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
Emissions Regulations by Region
- Europe
- Germany
- United States
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
The long-established battle between aluminium and steel
Future use of aluminium - and geographic variations
- North America
Plastics and composites - the alternative to steel and aluminium
2. OEM Strategies
- BMW
- Daimler/Mercedes-Benz
- Fiat Chrysler
- Ford
- General Motors
- Hyundai-Kia
- Jaguar Land Rover
- PSA
- Renault-Nissan
- Toyota
- Volkswagen Group
- Volvo
- Other
- Platform Analysis
3. Other Materials
Carbon-fiber
- Feedstock capacity constraint, but which feedstock?
- Cost headache
- Search for a process for mass production
- A different supply base
- Collaborations
Plastics
- Thermoplastic Polyester Engineering Resins
- High-Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonate
- Polyurethane Elastomers
- Aromatic Ketone Polymers
- Supplier Developments
4. Product developments
- Aluminium
- Steel
5. Supplier Profiles
- Alcoa
- ArcelorMittal
- BASF
- Bayer
- Constellium
- Hydro Aluminium
- Nippon Seiki
- Novelis
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4wnt56/weight_reduction
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