The latest in a continuing series of research studies suggest strongly that steel auto body structures in the near future can be as lightweight as aluminum bodies, while meeting all crash performance ...

Over a century ago, in 1912, Cadillac put the first electric starter into production on the Model 30. It’s easy enough to forget these days, but there is a justifiable reason that Cadillac earned ...

Constellium has announced the opening of its new ‘Automotive Structures; facility in Zilina, Slovakia, dedicated to the production of aluminium Crash Management Systems and Body Structure components ...

The BMW i3 electric car and i8 plug-in hybrid sport coupe are audacious examples of advanced technology in many ways. Not the least of it are body shells made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) ...

Combining metallic body elements, thermoplastic composite carriers and expandable adhesives, CBS reinforcement technology can selectively stiffen hollow spaces and nodes/joints of the BIW, improving ...

FORT BRAGG, Calif. — The redesigned 2020 Subaru Outback crossover keeps the exterior similar to the model it replaces. But underneath the skin is a new approach to the vehicle's structure. The ...

In the near term, it plans to work with Swedish battery company Northvolt to further increase the energy density in its battery cells by up to 50% compared with what is on the market today. Later this ...