Global Analysis of Weight Reduction Strategies of Major OEMs

Summary of Key Findings

• Top Strategic Fact Sheet
• Methods Towards Weight Reduction
• Vehicle Weight Reduction Potential
• Key Weight Reduction Techniques
• Legislations Influencing Weight Reduction
• Vehicle Weight Band - Europe
• Vehicle Weight Band - The United States
• Key Weight Reduction Techniques vs. Cost difference
• Use of Aluminium in the Car
• Use of Plastics in the car – Trend by Application Area
• Decision Making Structure for Weight Reduction
• Key Conclusion

Weight Reduction - Industry Challenges; Market Drivers and Restraints and Legislation

• Industry Challenges
• Market Drivers and Restraints
• Legislation

BIW

• BIW – An Overview
• BIW: Multi-material Concept
• BIW: Steel Versus Aluminium
• BIW: OEM – Willingness to Pay

Materials and Adhesives

• Automotive Structural Adhesives
• Use of Aluminium in the Car
• Use of Composite and Plastic in the Car

Case Studies

• Case Study 2: Weight Reduction in Front-End Modules
• Case Study 3: Aerodynamics

Weight Reduction – Powertrain

Weight Reduction – Chassis

Weight Reduction – Interior

Weight Reduction - Case Studies and Examples

OEM Profile

Weight Reduction – Voice of the Consumers

Findings and Conclusion

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