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Strategies for Managing Vehicle Mass throughout the Development Process and Vehicle Lifecycle
Technical Paper
2007-01-1721
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Managing (minimizing and optimizing) the total mass of a vehicle is recognized as a critical task during the development of a new vehicle, as well as throughout its production lifecycle. This paper summarizes a literature review of, and investigation into, the strategies, methods and best practices for achieving low total mass in new vehicle programs, and/or mass reductions in existing production vehicle programs. Empirical and quantitative data and examples from the automotive manufacturers and suppliers are also provided in support of the material presented.
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Glennan, T., "Strategies for Managing Vehicle Mass throughout the Development Process and Vehicle Lifecycle," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-1721, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-1721.Also In
Advances in Lightweight Materials: Casting and Aluminum and Achieving Lightweight Vehicles
Number: SP-2105; Published: 2007-04-16
Number: SP-2105; Published: 2007-04-16
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