Vehicle construction has always been a multi-material story. Instrument panels are comprised of plastic, foam, and metal, while seats are made of leather or fabric covering foam on a steel structure. Looking under the hood, the engine block is…
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Light Duty Vehicle Market
A Look at 2017 Safety Component and Options for Future Lightweighting
Faced with pressing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) 2025 targets, automobile manufacturers are using a number of methods to improve fuel economy. Engine downsizing, turbo