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The Role of Light Metals in the Car of the Future Tobias Svantesson Kåvik Christian Eide Lodgaard Tobias Svantesson Kåvik Christian Eide Lodgaard
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Contents Emission Reducing Factors Crashworthiness End of Life Considerations Future Trends
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Emission Reducing Factors
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Does CO2 Emissions cause climate changes?
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Passenger Cars Part of Emissions Source; IEA (2000a)
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Factors that influence car emissions Source; Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift 3/2002
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Weight; Development Last 20 Years Increased Requirements on Road Gear & Brakes More functions Modular approach Improved Crashworthiness Increased Performance Noise deadening Heavier Cars Increased Loads from Road Gear Increased Stiffness Requirements on Body Structure Maintain Performance Vicious Circle of increasing weight
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One Car Model VW Golf Golf I (1977)Curb Weight;750 kg Golf IICurb Weight; Golf IIICurb Weight; Golf IV (1998)Curb Weight;1170 kg Volvo 240Curb Weight;1240 kg Same customer segment buys Golf today as 20 year ago.
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What does Weight Saving Imply? EU mixed cycle 91/441/EEC 0,0046 l pr. Kg pr. 100 km 18 000 km / year 10 Years lifetime 7 Years model life 2.85 Kg CO2 pr l. fuel 40% Weight saving by Al 150 000 Tonnes Al Parts 1kg, one platform 18 888 000 kg CO2 eq saving = 8.28 l fuel saved = 23.6 kg CO2 0,0046 l x 18000 km x 10 years 100 km 1kg, one car23.6 kg CO2 eq saving Hydro Automotive yearly828 000 000 kg CO2 eq saving Sources: IPAI; Life Cycle Inventory of the Worldwide Aluminium Industry with regard to Consumption and Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, BMW, VW
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European Fleet made Light Weight All cars 30% lighter. Existing technology 0,0046 l x ~400 kg x 18000 km x 150 million cars 100 km = 49 680 000 000 l = 141 588 000 tonnes CO2 x 1 656 000 Yearly
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Emissions from Production If Produced from Primary Aluminium Real Recycling Level; Automotive sheet 11% Automotive extrusions 11% Automotive castings 85% Producing 1 kg Aluminium Emits 6 kg CO2eq Emissions from Al. Production12 kg -Emissions from Production of Replaced Steel3 kg -Reduced Emissions from during use16 kg Impact on Lifetime CO2 eq Emissions-7 kg Sources: IPAI; Life Cycle Inventory of the Worldwide Aluminium Industry with regard to Consumption and Emissions of Greenhouse Gases. Paper 1 Automotive
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Effective Reduction of CO2eq Emissions 1 kg Aluminium = Reduction of 13 kg CO2eq
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Other Benefits of Reduced Weight Pros + Better kilometer reading + Better handling + Better driving dynamics + Road wearing + Safety if all cars’ weight is reduced Cons - Safety if not all cars’ weight is reduced
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Crash Worthiness
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Level of Accidents in Road Traffic Sustainable? 116 000 Fatalities in Road Traffic in OECD Countries in 2000 5 000 000 Injured Proportions 22 % Pedestrians 6 % Bicyclists 14 % Motorcyclists 58 % Passenger Car Occupants Cost on Society 1% of GDP In Norway alone: NOK 15 Billion Norwegian foreign aid: NOK 12.3 Billion Source: IRTAD April 2002 Issue
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Crash Management Considerations at different speeds; Low speed; prevent damage of car Mid speed; minimize damage of car High speed; protect occupants
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BMW 7 series Crash management system
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Comparison Aluminium to Steel Energy absorbtion to weight ratio superior by aluminium
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End of Life Considerations
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Why Recycle? Why not go for anything that saves weight, regardless of recycling friendliness?
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Why Recycle Aluminium? Only 5 % of primary production energy consumed Only 5 % of CO2 emissions Non ferrous Ferrous Non ferrous Ferrous Average 12 year old US car
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Global Supply 2002
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Recycling Challenges Growing interdependency between primary and recycled Aluminium Metal in Use Primary Metal Recycled Logistic Concepts Sorting Methods Recycling Friendly Alloys Tendency; High Purity Alloys Properties
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The Aluminium Bank – Metal Stored in Use
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Recycling in Hydro Recycling Capacity 2002:1 320 000 tonnes Primary Metal Capacity:1 640 000 tonnes 10 Recycling facilities in Europe and USA Only 5 % energy consumption compared to production of virgin material Magnesium recycling in Europe and North America
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Legislation Dilemma Weight savings (emissions) during lifetime must be considered! 87 % of total CO2e emissions over complete lifetime comes from car use Production and shredding 13 % EU directive require 85% by weight recycling Small Car 1000 kg Weight of non- recyclables Weight of recyclables Effect of legislation Conventional Build 150850Accepted (15%) Light Weight Structure 150700Not accepted (<15%)
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Future Trends
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Are future demands different?
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Turn Vicious Circle? More integration of functions More symbiotic approach Light metal applications Lighter Cars Reduced Requirements on Road Gear & Brakes Lighter Powertrain for same Performance Reduce weight of Body Structure Reduce Stiffness Requirements on Body Structure Circle of reducing weight
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Lightweight BIW Structures Aluminium closures MB E-class Aluminium Spaceframes Audi A2, A8, BMW Z8, Lotus Elise, Aluminium sheet structures Jaguar, Honda NSX Hybrid Structures Integrated Structures Bolt-ons Alu Mg Steel
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Legislation Needs? ‘No one are willing to pay more for reduced weight.’ (Dr. Wolfgang Ruch, Audi Aluminiumzentrum)
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Bolt-ons Engine Cradles Suspension IP Beams Closures Seats
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New Vehicle Concepts Is weight saving alone enough?10% Is hydrogen as energy carrier enough?10% Locally yes, globally? Is fuel cell technology alone enough? 10% Locally yes, globally? Is fossil fuel / electric powertrain alone enough?10% Does recycling solve this?No New Mobility Concepts necessary in addition
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New Mobility Concepts Why private car? VW 1 Litre car? Spacious enough? Insight? Solves local emissions Park & ride, car pools. Flexible enough? Reduce Mobility Needs? Highway chains?
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Conclusions We need all measures to reduce emissions from car use: Light weighting Hydrogen as energy carrier Fuel cell technology We need improved recycling systems In addition, we need to challenge ourselves on new mobility concepts
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