Lightweight Strategies of Key Global Automotive OEMs
Lightweight Strategies of Key Global Automotive OEMs
Body in White (BIW) is Expected to Contribute an Average 15% Weight Reduction by 2020
27-May-2013
North America
Description
This study provides a strategic analysis of the lightweight strategies of key global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The study analyzes current OEM lightweight strategies and presents an outlook for 2020. This study also covers passenger car weight reduction trends in addition to the deployment strategies. Deep-dive analysis has been provided for lightweighting methods by focusing on particular areas and vehicle systems. The study also places emphasis on materials and emerging partnerships in the industry. It covers the role of existing and new materials targeted at lightweighting. The study concludes with a case study as well as strategic conclusions and recommendations.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Stringent CO2 Emission Level is the Key to Automotive Lightweighting
Best Seller Models of OEMs—Weight Trends
Vehicle Weight Band—Europe
Vehicle Weight Band—United States
OEMs Identified up to 350 Kg (20%) Weight Reduction Already
Lightweighting a Car—Weight Savings Opportunity by Focus Area
Analysis of BIW Components—Weight Reduction versus Cost
Overview of Compliance Costs To Achieve 2020 CO2 Targets
OEMs are Expected to Keep Compliance Costs Low
Reduction in System Weight could Mean Cost Savings or Cost Impact
Material Composition Mix Decides Application in a Vehicle Segment
Lightweight Packages and Variants Create Different Weight Reductions
Target Models and Segments for Lightweight Packages
Evo, Inno, and Revo Packages—Future Options for Lightweight Vehicles
Material Substitution Economics—Weight Savings versus Cost Impact
Efficient, Sensitive, and Convenient Materials—Keys to Lightweighting
Newer Materials and Newer Material Application Areas
Key Focus Areas and Lightweight Replacements of Key Global OEMs
Component Level Analysis—Evolutionary Material Substitution Trends
Revolutionary Effort in Lightweighting—Out-of-the-box Thinking
Revolutionary Effort in Lightweighting—Out-of-the-box Thinking (continued)
Auto Industry to Benefit from Adoption of CFRP in Other Industries
New Automotive Materials, Including CFRP, and Joining Technologies
Lightweight Approach in the Modular Audi A8 (MLB Platform)
Case Study of 100 Kg Reduction—The New VW Golf Has the Answers
Modular MQB Platform Lightweighting Helps VW Save Millions in Cost
Frost & Sullivan Opinion
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook—So-What Analysis
Executive Summary—Associated Multimedia
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions this Study Will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Key OEM Groups Compared in this Study
Definitions
Automotive Lightweighting Segmentation
Vehicle Segmentation
Efficient, Sensitive, and Convenient Materials—Keys to Lightweighting
Material Substitution Economics—Weight Savings versus Cost Impact
Steel in its New Sustainable Look—AHSS Applications
Availability of and Demand for Steel Force OEMs to Rethink Strategy
Newer Materials and Newer Material Application Areas
Commercial and Technical Advantages of Lightweight Materials
Best Seller Models of OEMs—Weight Trends
OEMs Identified up to 350 Kg (20%) Weight Reduction Already
Material Composition Mix Decides Application in a Vehicle/Segment
Lightweight Packages and Variants Create Different Weight Reductions
Target Vehicle Types and Segments for Evo, Inno, and Revo Packages
Future Evo Combinations
Future Inno Combinations
Future Revo Combinations
Current and Future Position of OEMs in the Lightweight Matrix
Evolutionary Trends in Material Substitution—BIW, Exterior, and Interior
Evolutionary Trends—Powertrain and Under the Hood
Revolutionary Effort in Lightweighting—Out-of-the-box Thinking
Production Readiness of the Revolutionary Lightweighting Solutions
Compilation of Revolutionary Lightweighting Ideas—Wave-3
Compilation of Revolutionary Lightweighting Ideas—Wave-3 (continued)
Compilation of Revolutionary Lightweighting Ideas—Wave-3 (continued)
Lightweighting Opportunities by Key Vehicle Systems/Focus Areas
All Focus Areas—Weight Reduction Opportunity versus Cost Impact
Auto Industry Targets Realize Potential of Using CFRP
Key Components with High Weight Reduction Opportunity from CFRP
Analysis of BIW Components—Weight Reduction versus Cost
Analysis of Powertrain Components—Weight Reduction versus Cost
Analysis of Chassis Components—Weight Reduction versus Cost
Analysis of Interior Components—Weight Reduction versus Cost
New Material/Joining Partnerships are Key to Material Substitution
Analysis of Steel Lightweighting Efforts by Focus Areas and OEMs
Analysis of Al Lightweighting Efforts by Focus Areas and OEMs
Analysis of Mg Lightweighting Efforts by Focus Areas and OEMs
Analysis of CFRP Lightweighting Efforts by Focus Areas and OEMs
Automotive Materials Joining Technologies—Current and Future Focus
Materials Joining Technologies Partnerships
Top Research Findings—VW Group’s Lightweight Strategy
Lightweight Solutions for BIW—Focus on Market /Segments
Material Consideration Analysis and Materials of Future—VW Group
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook—So-What Analysis
The Last Word—Three Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Table of Acronyms Used
Learn More—Next Steps
Relevant Research
Market Engineering Methodology
Related Research
Popular Topics
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Author | Vishwas Shankar |
WIP Number | NBF3-01-00-00-00 |
Is Prebook | No |
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