Automotive OEMs Passenger Car and Light Duty Truck Lightweighting Strategies 2017-2025 Featuring Audi, BMW, Ford & Jaguar Land Rover - Seite 2

The study lists the strategies used by major OEMs for recent vehicle releases and the weight reduction achieved when compared to previous generation models. It also talks about anticipated lightweighting strategies likely to be used in future vehicles to be launched by these OEMs. The research includes information on major material suppliers and their OEM partners, in addition to a snapshot of lightweighting suppliers and their key focus areas.

Key Conclusion

In conclusion, the research predicts the weight of an average vehicle in the future, highlighting the weight reductions in key areas.

Key Topics Covered:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Key Takeaways
• Key Predictions
• North American Vehicle Weight Trends
• European Vehicle Weight Trends
• OEM Carbon Emissions
• Current and Future Outlook

2. RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

• Research Scope, Aims and Objectives
• Research Aims and Objectives
• Research Methodology
• Key Questions this Study Will Answer

3. OEM LIGHTWEIGHTING STRATEGIES

• OEM Lightweighting Strategies
• Recent OEM Launches - Lightweighting
• Future Vehicles - Lightweighting Strategy
• Snapshot of Current Lightweighting Materials Suppliers

4. LIGHTWEIGHTING STRATEGIES BY BODY STYLES

• Lightweighting Strategies - Approach
• Lightweighting Strategies - Standard Approach
• Lightweighting Strategies - Customised Approach
• Lightweighting Strategies - Performance Approach
• Lightweighting Approach - Materials
• Lightweighting Strategies - Hatchbacks
• Lightweighting Strategies - Sedans
• Lightweighting Strategies - SUVs/MPVs
• Lightweighting Strategies - Pickup Trucks
• Lightweighting Strategies - Sports Vehicles
• Lightweighting Strategies for Electric Vehicles
• Body Styles - Future Scenario

5. LIGHTWEIGHTING STRATEGIES BY MATERIALS

• Material Strategy - Highlights
• Material Strategy - 2017 and 2025 Vehicle Material Composition
• Material Strategy - High Strength Steel
• Materials Strategy - Aluminium
• Materials Strategy - Magnesium
• Materials Strategy - CFRP
• Materials Strategy - Plastics
• Material Strategy - Future Scenario

6. LIGHTWEIGHTING STRATEGIES BY VEHICLE SYSTEMS