The main Aluminium applications as state-of-the-art in European cars are presented. The main established Aluminium alloys and their application in automotive parts are presented together with recent developments. Also new studies and innovative multi-material concepts are discussed where Aluminium light-weight solutions are compared with that of other materials, like new steels, magnesium, plastics and composites. In the 'SLC' (Super-Light-Car) project these new concepts were tested in a multi-material body-in-white prototype for a VW Golf V car, reaching a 34% weight reduction within a cost increment of 7,86/kg saved, with suitable technologies for high volume assembly cycles. In the final SLC concept Aluminium is the material of choice, proving its leading role in innovative light-weighting of cars. Aluminium achieves weight savings of parts up to 50% while maintaining safety and performance in a cost efficient way, competing efficiently with other light-weight materials.


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    Title :

    Aluminium in innovative light-weight car design


    Additional title:

    Aluminium für innovatives Leichtbau-Kraftfahrzeugdesign


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 14 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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