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Subscribe to this threadNissan to cut weight by 15-percent by 2015
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Tony C @ Jan 3rd 2008 9:50AM
Most of today's vehicle's weight gains are attributed to safer construction and safety devices. I doubt that means Nissan will skimp on safety but it's still something to think about. Auto manufacturers have been busy for years de-contenting vehicles for both fewer parts and reducing cost.
Lighter materials like aluminum, magnesium, titanium, carbon fiber and nanotubes and processes like honeycomb and space frame construction simply cost too much to replace steel in manufacturing. Guess that means they'll just have get more creative with their engineering?
MemphisNET @ Jan 3rd 2008 10:03AM
I saw something on the Weather Network of all things about how one farmer is taking his used plastics and turning them into plastic-lumber. Weighs nothing and has the strength of stronger materials. Maybe something similar can be done through recycling... weigh the cost of recycling against exotic materials.