Project Details
Description
This €2m project funded under the EU LIFE+ programme is developing light-weight magnesium-based structural elements that can be used in place of automotive parts made of steel or cast iron. Use of such components would result in a substantial (65%) weight reduction of cars leading to reduced fuel consumption and carbon footprint from cars.
The Sustainable Industrial System group is using LCA to estimate the carbon footprint and energy use of the Mg-based and conventional car components to evaluate the potential benefits of the new materials.
The Sustainable Industrial System group is using LCA to estimate the carbon footprint and energy use of the Mg-based and conventional car components to evaluate the potential benefits of the new materials.
Short title | R:ESZ Green Metallurgy |
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Status | Finished |
Effective start/end date | 1/01/12 → 30/01/13 |
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