Material Technologies Driving Future of Automotive (TechVision)
Material Technologies Driving Future of Automotive (TechVision)
Materials changes will enable reductions in emissions and fuel burn
23-Dec-2015
Global
Description
The automotive industry in recent years has shown increasing interest in the development of lighter body/chassis materials, to reduce both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, such lighter materials must meet the high expectations of car builders, regulators and vehicle customers/drivers, to be fully successful on a commercial scale. The prime regulatory issues are safety (such as crashworthiness to avoid loss of life) and environmental factors.
Each vehicle OEM approaches this challenge with a different materials mix, in developing cars with better fuel efficiency and lower weight. There are ongoing R&D developments in industry, among contract researchers, and in academia to promote improved body/chassis materials, as well as all automotive materials.
This research service, “Materials Technologies Driving the Future of Automotive”, sheds light on key trends in the automotive industry, and the role of materials in satisfying the demands of the industry. The research service also comments on the current and likely future materials approaches out to 2020, as well as the role of various stakeholders in the value chain. The focus is on body/chassis materials, which account for a large segment of vehicle mass, and that domain is seeing lots of innovation with weight reduction. The focus is on higher-volume passenger car uses in three countries: Germany, USA, and Japan.
Table of Contents
Research Scope
Research Process and Methodology
Key Findings
Key Findings
Key Findings
Key Requirements of the Industry
Key Requirements of the Industry
General Requirements for All Body/Chassis Materials
General Requirements for All Body/Chassis Materials
Current Automotive Materials Strategies—Germany
Current Automotive Materials Strategies—USA
Current Automotive Materials Strategies—Japan
Gap Analysis: Needs versus What is Available
Comparative Analysis of Key Body/Chassis Materials
Materials Likely to Achieve Industry Requirements
Materials Likely to Achieve Industry Requirements
Materials Likely to Achieve Industry Requirements
Materials Scenario 2020
Materials Scenario 2020
Materials Scenario 2020
Materials Scenario 2020
Materials Scenario 2020
Strategic Insights across the Value Chain
Key Patents
Key Patents
Key Patents
Key Contacts
Legal Disclaimer
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition: Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
Industry Convergence
360º Research Perspective
Implementation Excellence
Our Blue Ocean Strategy
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No Index | No |
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Podcast | No |
Author | Larry Rinek |
Industries | Chemicals and Materials |
WIP Number | D696-01-00-00-00 |
Keyword 1 | Automotive Materials |
Keyword 2 | Passenger Cars Trends |
Keyword 3 | Composite Materials for Automotive |
Is Prebook | No |