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Automotive Vehicle lightweighting - Global Sector Overview and Forecast (Q1 2022 Update)

Publisher GlobalData
Published Jan 20, 2022
Length 140 Pages
SKU # GBDT17035825

Description

Automotive Vehicle lightweighting - Global Sector Overview and Forecast (Q1 2022 Update)

Summary

Automotive industry has been under pressure to change the way it designs and builds vehicles, due to factors such as the increasing impact of passenger and pedestrian safety requirements and the competitive intensity caused by globalisation and manufacture in low-cost economies. Governmental pressure in Europe and North America to reduce the CO2 emissions has also prompted automakers and their supply base to develop automotive technology to meet those strict emission limits.

Consequently, more and more vehicles are incorporating components aimed at mass reduction, parts consolidation to reduce assembly costs and more efficient recycling. The automaker's need to improve overall fuel economy in vehicles has led to the trend toward minimising vehicle weight. The use of performance materials such as high strength steel and aluminium is on the rise and heavier traditional materials, such as steel and iron, are being replaced whenever possible.

The report “Automotive Vehicle lightweighting - Global Sector Overview and Forecast (Q1 2022 Update)” provides a comprehensive overview of the Vehicle Lightweighting megatrend, the technologies, materials and suppliers involved, and material content forecasts out to 2035.

Scope

Based on exclusive interviews, primary research and proprietary data this study includes -
  • Material developments including Aluminium, Carbon Fibre, Magnesium, Organics, Plastics, Composites and Steel.
  • A comprehensive overview of lightweight developments for each of the following areas: -
  • Body and Exterior - Body-in-White; Doors; Front-End Modules; Glazing.
  • Chassis - Suspension and Braking components.
  • Interior - Cockpits and Seating.
  • Powertrain - Engines.
  • Driveline and Fuel Systems.
  • Exclusive interviews with OE suppliers.
  • Updated profiles of the major automotive companies active in providing lightweight solutions.
  • PESTER analysis - Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Regulatory Motivators for this megatrend.
Reasons to Buy
  • Gain a quick and comprehensive overview of Lightweight Vehicle manufacturing.
  • Hear direct from leading companies on their strategies and plans.
  • Review the latest and most significant technological developments.
  • Know the key trends within this area and what's driving them.
  • Spot opportunities and threats in this area.
  • Establish key companies' latest activities and prospects.

Table of Contents

140 Pages
1. Main Trends in the Sector
2. PESTER Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technological
Environmental
Regulatory
3. Body & exterior
Body-in-white
Doors and front-end modules
Glazing
A 50 per cent weight reduction is possible when replacing side and rear glass windows with polycarbonate.
Roofs
4. Chassis
Suspension and braking components
Aluminium is one of the possible materials of the future for the production of brake discs.<
Tyres
5. Companies
Aluminium
Plastics and composites
Steel
6. Forecasts
Aluminium
Glass
Iron
Other materials
Plastics
Steel
7. Fuel systems
Plastics and composites
Steel
8. Future developments
Concept cars
Other future vehicle lightweighting developments
Production cars
9. Interior
Cockpits
Other
Passive safety systems
Seating
10. Material development
Aluminium
Carbon fibre
Magnesium
Organic materials
Plastics and composites
Steel
11. Other
Adhesives
Airbags
Batteries
Brake pedals
Floor mats
Foam
Glazing
Power electronics
Starter motors
Wiring harnesses
12. Powertrain
Aluminium
Carbon fibre
Magnesium
Organic materials
Plastics and composites
Steel
13. Recycling initiatives
Batteries
Doors and front-end modules
Glass
Plastics and composites
Seating
Steel
Tyres
Wheels
14. Appendix
15. What is this Report About?
16. Contact Us
17. If you have any more questions regarding our research, please contact us
List of Tables
Table 1: Main trends in the Vehicle lightweighting sector
Table 2: Aluminium as a percentage of total kerb weight of medium-sized passenger cars assembled in all major car producing regions, 2008-2020, 2025, 2030, 2035
Table 3: Glass as a percentage of total kerb weight of medium-sized passenger cars assembled in all major car producing regions, 2008-2020. 2025, 2030, 2035
Table 4: Iron as a percentage of total kerb weight of medium-sized passenger cars assembled in all major car producing regions, 2008-2020, 2025, 2030, 2035
Table 5: Other materials as a percentage of total kerb weight of medium-sized passenger cars assembled in all major car producing regions, 2008-2020, 2025, 2030, 2035
Table 6: Plastics as a percentage of total kerb weight of medium-sized passenger cars assembled in all major car producing regions, 2008-2020, 2025, 2030, 2035
Table 7: Steel as a percentage of total kerb weight of medium-sized passenger cars assembled in all major car producing regions, 2008-2020, 2025,2030, 2035
Table 8: Alternative materials: potential weight saving versus cost
Table 9: Examples of alternative materials to steel
Table 10: Evaluation of a clutch pedal
Table 11: Cost of CO2 saving
List of Figures
Figure 1: Mercedes-Benz C Class BIW
Figure 2: Jaguar XJ
Figure 3: Porsche Macan
Figure 4: SLS AMG E-CELL
Figure 5: Renault EOlab
Figure 6: 2013 Ford Escape door bolster
Figure 7: BMW i8
Figure 8: Mazda CX-5 crossover
Figure 9: SGS Lightweight windscreen
Figure 10: PC glazing
Figure 11: VW Golf A7 roof
Figure 12: Cooper Tire & Rubber
Figure 13: Audi suspension springs
Figure 14: IFR Automotive Twin Brake Disc
Figure 15: VW Golf
Figure 16: Citroen C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept
Figure 17: Ford Mondeo concept
Figure 18: Infiniti Q80 Inspiration
Figure 19: Magna's MILA
Figure 20: Renault EOlab
Figure 21: Renault EOlab
Figure 22: BMW i3
Figure 23: Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle
Figure 24: VW Golf Vi
Figure 25: Faurecia lightweight seat
Figure 26: Volvo XC90
Figure 27: Ford Mondeo
Figure 28: Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Figure 29: Chevrolet Volt
Figure 30: Ford Focus EV seating

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