Component : Various Structural Body Components
- A new side sill is designed with the 3rd generation steels to comply with the homologative targets of CO2 emission.
- Total body weight is decreased 1,2 kg per vehicle
- Weight reduction proposals are created thanks to dissemination of new generation steels.
Techical details and lessons learned ;
- Side sill section is redesigned to comply with the new steel family characteristics
- Deep drawing capability is considered when designing the part.
- Side impact test executed and new design is optimised
- Spot welding of the new material is controlled for verifying weldability of the material with different type of steels.