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The Challenges of Complying with CAFE Standards
2013-06-30 19:30:02| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The Obama Administrations 54.5 mpg CAFE standards must be met by 2025, but time is ticking away quickly. Twelve years has never felt shorter. Weight reduction is one of the most realistic ways to reach this goal. Studies suggest that a 10% decrease in vehicle weight results in a 6.6% increase in fuel efficiency. In fact, according to an ATG report, there is no single cost-effective technology that can accomplish 50+ MPG without significant weight reduction. OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, material suppliers, universities and research institutions join forces at the Advanced Lightweight Materials Summit August 26-27 in Detroit to discuss the latest lightweight materials solutions. In the hyper-competitive automotive industry, a pound saved is a dollar earned! Speakers at the Advance Lightweight Material for Automotive Summit include experts from the various OEMs and automakers, research and engineering firms. We have gathered responses to the focus question from some of them here. [Read more]The Article The Challenges of Complying with CAFE Standards appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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