Lightweight Forging Initiative Phase II LCV
The cooperation consisted of 15 forging companies, 10 steel producers (long products ) and one engineering consultant. 2015/2016 the initiative has demonstrated a lightweight design potential of 99 kg in the powertrain and chassis of a light duty truck.
The Initiative continues; the results attained will continue to be examined for feasibility together with the Design and Development departments at the OEMs.
The participating companies of “Phase II: Light Commercial Vehicle” of The Lightweight Forging Initiative
The new cooperation of Phase II comprises the companies shown here. For detailed information, please visit the websites of the individual companies.
News
Presentation of results now also as Japanese version available
The lightweight forging initiative offers its presentation of results phase III...
Printed publication in the automobile magazine ATZ, Part 1 of 2, March 2019
In the automobile magazine ATZ, March 2019, the initiative published as Part 1...