Updated model evaluates the total vehicle life cycle impact of materials, powertrains, fuels and their sources, total energy consumed

Brussels, 4 August 2009 – WorldAutoSteel has released a 2nd iteration of the automotive materials parametric Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model, which allows for broader evaluations of automotive materials, powertrains, fuels and vehicle total energy consumed.  Automakers can now evaluate more comprehensively material selections decisions and their affect on green house gas emissions, with additional options for materials, emerging powertrains and fuel sources.  The Phase 2 model was developed under the leadership of Dr. Roland Geyer of the University of California’s Bren School for Environmental Science.

The LCA approach assists automakers in evaluating and reducing the total energy consumed and the lifetime GHG emissions of their products.

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Greener, Lighter, Safer Steel Vehicles Can Be Achieved Through New Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Harshness Approach

Detroit, 22 April, 2009 – A study commissioned by WorldAutoSteel and presented today at the Society for Automotive Engineers 2009 World Congress shows automotive engineers a new approach to design for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) called “Hybrid Interior Noise Synthesis (HINS).” The study illustrates how vehicle components can be optimized for NVH performance and weight by applying the new approach and lightweight steel solutions.

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