Even lightweight metal suppliers like Novelis agree - cost-effective lightweighting for mass manufacturers will rely on several materials. Lightweight composites provide an opportunity for OEMs, but knowledge gaps and a lack of data mean that challenges remain when trying to maximise their efficacy. Whilst simply replacing a metal part with a composite can achieve weight savings, a failure to incorporate it into the initial design of a vehicle could mean resources are being wasted.
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