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ArcelorMittal Conducts Automotive Research Program
11/09/2010 - ArcelorMittal recently unveiled the results of its "S-in motion" automotive research program, the portfolio of which comprises a range of more than 60 Press-Hardened Steel and Advanced High-Strength Steel solutions that can be implemented in vehicles today.
ArcelorMittal recently unveiled the results of its 'S-in motion' automotive research program. Developed through direct technical collaboration with automotive manufacturers, the S-in motion portfolio comprises a range of more than 60 Press-Hardened Steel (PHS) and Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) solutions that can be implemented in vehicles today.
This portfolio includes solutions covering 43 parts of the typical C-segment vehicle. Manufacturers that implement the lightest solution for each component can save up to 73 kg or 19% of the typical vehicle's Body In White (BIW) weight, compared with a baseline C-segment production car, the company claims.
A Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) conducted throughout the process shows that these weight savings have the potential to deliver a 13.5% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions during the vehicle's use-phase. According to the same LCA, another 15% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions can be obtained during the production. These savings achieved by the implementation of AHSS help automakers to improve the sustainability of their operations.
"We are proud to unveil the results of our pioneering S-in motion program, which represents the culmination of a major, two-year research program across ArcelorMittal's six specialized automotive research centers," said Gregory Ludkovsky, Head of Global Research and Development.
"At a time when vehicle manufacturers are facing unprecedented pressure to reconcile the requirements of consumers and environmental regulators, we believe that the S-in motion portfolio represents a true milestone that will deliver numerous benefits for our customers," said Brian Aranha, Head of Automotive, ArcelorMittal.
