A life cycle analysis of novel lightweight composite processes: Reducing the environmental footprint of automotive structures

Resin Transfer molding of High-Fluidity Polyamide-6 with modified Glass-Fabric preforms

(2021) Colin Gomez et al.   COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING

Design of a Lightweight Rear Crash Management System in a Sustainable Perspective

(2020) Francesco Del Pero et al.   Sustainability

3D spacers enhance flow kinetics in resin transfer molding with woven fabrics

(2019) Damiano Salvatori et al.   COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING

Technical and environmental evaluation of a new high performance material based on magnesium alloy reinforced with submicrometre-sized TiC particles to develop automotive lightweight components and make transport sector more sustainable

(2019) Victor Ferreira et al.   Journal of Materials Research and Technology-JMR&T

Effect of fabric architecture, compaction and permeability on through thickness thermoplastic melt impregnation

(2019) Julia Studer et al.   COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING

How much energy does a car need on the road?

(2019) Lukas Küng et al.   APPLIED ENERGY

The effect of lightweighting in automotive LCA perspective: Estimation of mass-induced fuel consumption reduction for gasoline turbocharged vehicles

(2017) Francesco Del Pero et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Changes in the environmental profile of a popular passenger car over the last 30 years – Results of a simplified LCA study

(2017) Krzysztof Danilecki et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Life Cycle Assessment of Vehicle Lightweighting: A Physics-Based Model To Estimate Use-Phase Fuel Consumption of Electrified Vehicles

(2016) Hyung Chul Kim et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Energy demand in mechanical recycling of glass fibre reinforced thermoset plastic composites

(2016) Norshah Aizat Shuaib et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Tensile behavior of thermoplastic composites including temperature, moisture, and hygrothermal effects

(2016) Mohammadreza Eftekhari et al.   POLYMER TESTING

Lightweight Design Solutions in the Automotive Field: Environmental Modelling Based on Fuel Reduction Value Applied to Diesel Turbocharged Vehicles

(2016) Massimo Delogu et al.   Sustainability

Life-Cycle Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Benefits of Lightweighting in Automobiles: Review and Harmonization

(2013) Hyung Chul Kim et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

A streamlined LCA framework to support early decision making in vehicle development

(2012) Marika Arena et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Assessing the life cycle costs and environmental performance of lightweight materials in automobile applications

(2011) Robert A. Witik et al.   COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING

Comparison of steel, aluminum and composite bonnet in terms of pedestrian head impact

(2011) A. Masoumi et al.   SAFETY SCIENCE

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Payback for Lightweighted Vehicles Using Aluminum and High-Strength Steel

(2010) Hyung-Ju Kim et al.   JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY

Life cycle energy analysis of fiber-reinforced composites

(2009) Young S. Song et al.   COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING

Characterization Factors for Global Warming in Life Cycle Assessment Based on Damages to Humans and Ecosystems

(2009) An M. De Schryver et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

On the calculation of fuel savings through lightweight design in automotive life cycle assessments

(2009) Christoph Koffler et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT