Global Analysis of Weight Reduction Strategies of Major OEMs

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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

2. VEHICLE WEIGHT REDUCTION - INDUSTRY CHALLENGES; MARKET DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS AND LEGISLATION

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

• Industry Challenges
• Market Drivers and Restraints
• Legislation

3. ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS OF WEIGHT REDUCTION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BODY IN WHITE (BIW)

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

4. ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS OF WEIGHT REDUCTION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN MODULES AND SYSTEMS

Weight Reduction - Powertrain

• Lightweight Trends in Transmissions
• Engine Downsizing

5. ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS OF WEIGHT REDUCTION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS MODULES AND SYSTEMS

Weight Reduction - Chassis

• Braking
• Suspension
• Steering

6. ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS OF WEIGHT REDUCTION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR MODULES AND SYSTEMS

Weight Reduction - Interior

• Seats
• Glazing
• Doors and Cockpit
• HVAC

7. WEIGHT REDUCTION CONCEPTS AND EXAMPLES

Weight Reduction - Case Studies and Examples

• Electric Corner Module
• Gordon Murray' s T.25 Concept
• Audi Aluminum Space Frame
• Mercedes C Class
• Mazda 2
• Volkswagen 1 Litre Concept Car
• BMW 7 Series

8. WEIGHT REDUCTION - STRATEGIES OF MAJOR OEMS

OEM Profile

• Ford
• Hyundai
• Nissan
• Fiat
• Daimler
• BMW
• Toyota
• General Motors

9. WEIGHT REDUCTION - VOICE OF THE CONSUMERS

Weight Reduction - Voice of the Consumers

• Consumer Engineering Survey - Key Conclusion
• Perception of Environment Sustainability
• Perception on Vehicle Emission
• Perception on Engine Downsizing
• Perception on Fuel Economy

10. KEY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

Findings and Conclusion

• Weight Reduction Forecasts (Europe and The United States)
• Vehicle Weight Reduction vs. CO2 Emission (Europe)
• Vehicle Weight Band (Europe)
• Vehicle Weight Band (The United States)
• Decision Making Structure for Weight Reduction
• Value Chain Analysis of OEMs Decision Making on Supplier Selection for Plastics
• Conclusion

11. ABOUT FROST & SULLIVAN

About Frost & Sullivan

• About Frost & Sullivan