Open AccessTrends in Lightweight Automotive Materials for Improving Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Carbon Emissions
Author(s) -
Gunawan Refiadi,
Iis Siti Aisyah,
Januar Parlaungan Siregar
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
automotive experiences/automotive experiences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2615-6636
pISSN - 2615-6202
DOI - 10.31603/ae.v2i3.2984
Subject(s) - automotive industry , durability , greenhouse gas , fuel efficiency , materials science , fossil fuel , carbon fibers , environmental science , automotive engineering , process engineering , waste management , engineering , composite material , ecology , biology , aerospace engineering , composite number
Depletion of fossil fuels and greenhouse gases is an essential issue in the development of the automotive industry. From the design stage, material selection becomes the most crucial factor. Therefore, this article discusses the development of lightweight automotive materials for increasing fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Material reliability is assessed by how much weight reduction can be achieved, production costs, safety and durability. Ferro materials (mild steel, High Strength Steel, and Advanced High Strength Steel), non-ferrous (aluminium and magnesium alloy), and Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) have been proven to reduce the total weight of vehicles up to 12.6%. Confirmation of statistical data from the literature illustrates the possibility of using lightweight material to achieve zero CO2 emission. In addition, the 12.6% weight reduction still meets the vehicle safety factor.