- Lightweight seat with optimized architecture: Weighs 35% less than a conventional seat structure
- Lightweight window lifter: 3.5 kg lighter for a 5-door vehicle
- Hybrid cross-car beam: 2.7 kg less, a reduction of 43%
- Bio-sourced interior elements: weight 20 to 25% lighter than standard injected elements
- Compact exhaust line: weight savings of 2.3 kg compared to a conventional exhaust line
- Compact EHRS (Exhaust Heat Recovery System): captures 40 to 60% of the energy typically lost as dissipated heat.
- Composite glass-fiber automotive floor: 16.5 kg lighter (or 1.65 gram of CO2 per km) than a conventional steel floor
The total weight gain compared to standard equipment amounts to 45 kg (which avoids 7.5 g of CO2 per vehicle km).
Find out more: http://www.faurecia.com/less-is-more/#/en/
Advantages
Through new product architectures and optimized design, in addition to the development and use of alternative materials and new production processes, Faurecia is set to offer weight reductions of up to 100 kg per vehicle, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 g/km.
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"Less is more" technology aims to lower fuel consumption, leading to a drop in CO2 emissions, by focusing on two key areas: weight savings and energy efficiency.
Faurecia is working on energy-efficiency solutions to recover part of the thermal energy that is typically dissipated as exhaust heat, which can then be used to accelerate engine-warming time and heat the vehicle interior. The Group is also developing new technologies to turn recovered heat into electrical or mechanical power that can be immediately used by the vehicle.
More specifics on the demonstrator's innovations:
- Lightweight seat with optimized architecture: Weighs 35% less than a conventional seat structure
- Lightweight window lifter: 3.5 kg lighter for a 5-door vehicle
- Hybrid cross-car beam: 2.7 kg less, a reduction of 43%
- Bio-sourced interior elements: weight 20 to 25% lighter than standard injected elements
- Compact exhaust line: weight savings of 2.3 kg compared to a conventional exhaust line
- Compact EHRS (Exhaust Heat Recovery System): captures 40 to 60% of the energy typically lost as dissipated heat.
- Composite glass-fiber automotive floor: 16.5 kg lighter (or 1.65 gram of CO2 per km) than a conventional steel floor
The total weight gain compared to standard equipment amounts to 45 kg (which avoids 7.5 g of CO2 per vehicle km).
Find out more: http://www.faurecia.com/less-is-more/#/en/
Advantages
Through new product architectures and optimized design, in addition to the development and use of alternative materials and new production processes, Faurecia is set to offer weight reductions of up to 100 kg per vehicle, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 g/km.
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L'ambition des technologies "Less is more" est de contribuer à la réduction de la consommation de carburant, et donc des émissions de CO2. Les travaux de Faurecia s'articulent autour de deux axes principaux : l'allégement et l'efficacité énergétique.
En matière d'efficacité énergétique, Faurecia travaille sur la récupération d'une partie de l'énergie thermique habituellement perdue dans le système d'échappement. Cette énergie récupérée permet d'amener plus rapidement le moteur à sa température de fonctionnement nominal et aussi de réchauffer l'habitacle. Le Groupe développe également de nouvelles technologies permettant de transformer l'énergie thermique récupérée en puissance électrique ou mécanique directement utilisable par le véhicule.
Découvrez le détail des innovations présentes sur ce démonstrateur :
- Siège allégé à architecture optimisée : 35 % plus légère qu’une structure de siège classique
- Lève-vitre allege : jusqu’à 3,5 kg gagnés sur un véhicule 5 portes
- Traverse de planche de bord en hybride : 2,7 kilogrammes en mois, soit un allégement de 43 %
- Eléments d’intérieur bio-sourcés : 20 à 25% plus légers que les éléments injectés standards
- Ligne d’échappement compacte : 2,3 kilogrammes, par rapport à une ligne d’échappement classique
- Système de récupération de chaleur à l’échappement EHRS (Exhaust Heat Recovery System) Compact : récupération de 40 à 60 % de l’énergie perdue à l’échappement.
- Plancher automobile en composites de fibre de verre : 16,5 kilogrammes plus léger (soit 1,65 gramme de CO2 par kilomètre) qu’un plancher traditionnel en acier
Au total, ce sont 45k gagnés par rapport à des équipements standards et 7,5 g de CO2 par km parcouru économisés.
Découvrez tout le détail de ces solutions d’allégement : http://www.faurecia.com/less-is-more/#/fr/
Avantages
Au travers de nouvelles architectures produits, de conceptions optimisées, du développement et de l'intégration de matériaux alternatifs, avec de nouveaux procédés de fabrication, Faurecia devrait être en mesure d'offrir des réductions de poids allant jusqu'à 100 kg par véhicule, soit une réduction de 10g de CO2 émis par kilomètre.
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L'ambition des technologies "Less is more" est de contribuer à la réduction de la consommation de carburant, et donc des émissions de CO2. Les travaux de Faurecia s'articulent autour de deux axes principaux : l'allégement et l'efficacité énergétique.
En matière d'efficacité énergétique, Faurecia travaille sur la récupération d'une partie de l'énergie thermique habituellement perdue dans le système d'échappement. Cette énergie récupérée permet d'amener plus rapidement le moteur à sa température de fonctionnement nominal et aussi de réchauffer l'habitacle. Le Groupe développe également de nouvelles technologies permettant de transformer l'énergie thermique récupérée en puissance électrique ou mécanique directement utilisable par le véhicule.
Découvrez le détail des innovations présentes sur ce démonstrateur :
- Siège allégé à architecture optimisée : 35 % plus légère qu’une structure de siège classique
- Lève-vitre allege : jusqu’à 3,5 kg gagnés sur un véhicule 5 portes
- Traverse de planche de bord en hybride : 2,7 kilogrammes en mois, soit un allégement de 43 %
- Eléments d’intérieur bio-sourcés : 20 à 25% plus légers que les éléments injectés standards
- Ligne d’échappement compacte : 2,3 kilogrammes, par rapport à une ligne d’échappement classique
- Système de récupération de chaleur à l’échappement EHRS (Exhaust Heat Recovery System) Compact : récupération de 40 à 60 % de l’énergie perdue à l’échappement.
- Plancher automobile en composites de fibre de verre : 16,5 kilogrammes plus léger (soit 1,65 gramme de CO2 par kilomètre) qu’un plancher traditionnel en acier
Au total, ce sont 45k gagnés par rapport à des équipements standards et 7,5 g de CO2 par km parcouru économisés.
Découvrez tout le détail de ces solutions d’allégement : http://www.faurecia.com/less-is-more/#/fr/
Avantages
Au travers de nouvelles architectures produits, de conceptions optimisées, du développement et de l'intégration de matériaux alternatifs, avec de nouveaux procédés de fabrication, Faurecia devrait être en mesure d'offrir des réductions de poids allant jusqu'à 100 kg par véhicule, soit une réduction de 10g de CO2 émis par kilomètre.
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Lightweight and Durable
The Hybrid Composite Backrest is produced using a one-shot process. The thermoplastic composite insert is formed and then over-molded with the metal insert in the injection tool using a thermoplastic injection process. The two materials are then tightly bound using a multi-material adhesive process. Primary parts of the backrest are then glued together. Their strength and resistance when adhered are incomparable. Suitable for all vehicle types, the process offers tremendous design and conception freedom.
ADVANTAGES
Hybrid components: our innovative process combines composite and metal elements
Lightweight technologies: the composite structural elements offer a significant weight reduction compared to traditional steel elements
Strength: Composite materials are stronger and more durable than traditional steel. To ensure our hybrid products are ultra-resistant, Faurecia’s multi-material adhesive process offers unparalleled strength and durability
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Lightweight and Durable
The Hybrid Composite Backrest is produced using a one-shot process. The thermoplastic composite insert is formed and then over-molded with the metal insert in the injection tool using a thermoplastic injection process. The two materials are then tightly bound using a multi-material adhesive process. Primary parts of the backrest are then glued together. Their strength and resistance when adhered are incomparable. Suitable for all vehicle types, the process offers tremendous design and conception freedom.
ADVANTAGES
Hybrid components: our innovative process combines composite and metal elements
Lightweight technologies: the composite structural elements offer a significant weight reduction compared to traditional steel elements
Strength: Composite materials are stronger and more durable than traditional steel. To ensure our hybrid products are ultra-resistant, Faurecia’s multi-material adhesive process offers unparalleled strength and durability
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Léger et durable
Le dossier de siège hybride composite fait appel au procédé « one shot for visible parts ». L’insert composite thermoplastique est formé puis surmoulé avec l’insert métallique dans un outil d’injection grâce à un procédé d’injection thermoplastique. Les deux matériaux sont ensuite fermement liés l’un à l’autre grâce à un procédé adhésif multi-matériaux. Les pièces principales du dossier sont ensuite collées ensemble. Leur robustesse et leur résistance lorsqu’elles adhèrent l’une à l’autre sont incomparables. Convenant à tous types de véhicules, le procédé offre une incroyable liberté en matière de design et de conception.
AVANTAGES
Composants hybrides : Notre procédé innovant combine des éléments composites et métalliques.
Technologie légère : Les éléments structurels en composites offrent une réduction significative du poids par rapport aux éléments traditionnels en acier.
Robustesse : Les matériaux composites sont plus robustes et plus durables que l’acier traditionnel. Le procédé adhésif multi-matériaux de Faurecia permet d’obtenir une robustesse et une durabilité sans égales afin de garantir la résistance extrême de nos produits hybrides.
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Léger et durable
Le dossier de siège hybride composite fait appel au procédé « one shot for visible parts ». L’insert composite thermoplastique est formé puis surmoulé avec l’insert métallique dans un outil d’injection grâce à un procédé d’injection thermoplastique. Les deux matériaux sont ensuite fermement liés l’un à l’autre grâce à un procédé adhésif multi-matériaux. Les pièces principales du dossier sont ensuite collées ensemble. Leur robustesse et leur résistance lorsqu’elles adhèrent l’une à l’autre sont incomparables. Convenant à tous types de véhicules, le procédé offre une incroyable liberté en matière de design et de conception.
AVANTAGES
Composants hybrides : Notre procédé innovant combine des éléments composites et métalliques.
Technologie légère : Les éléments structurels en composites offrent une réduction significative du poids par rapport aux éléments traditionnels en acier.
Robustesse : Les matériaux composites sont plus robustes et plus durables que l’acier traditionnel. Le procédé adhésif multi-matériaux de Faurecia permet d’obtenir une robustesse et une durabilité sans égales afin de garantir la résistance extrême de nos produits hybrides.
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door. The carbon fibers and glass fibers are more resistant than steel, carbon fibers are also stiffer for a lower density meaning these high-performance, lightweight structural parts increase safety and structure strength while also reducing carbon emissions. Our resin transfer molding process (RTM) results in seamless, locally reinforced parts which can be easily mass-produced.
Faurecia not only produces the Unimog door but also the complete truck cabin structure (roof, inner and outer frames).
Improving Safety, Enhancing Performance
The ultra-resistant carbon composite, stronger and more resistant than steel, improves vehicle safety, while the lightweight material improves performance and reduces carbon emissions. In addition the lightweight cabin lowers the center of gravity and increases the stability of the truck.The Mercedes Benz Unimog Door offers a 50% weight reduction compared to steel parts.
The RTM process
In order to create lightweight structural parts, Faurecia uses an RTM process, which allows for considerable design and conception freedom while producing extremely light, durable pieces.
Advantages
Improved safety: stronger than steel, the carbon composite structural parts improve vehicle safety
Lightweight: the carbon and glass fiber composite weighs 50% 3 time less than traditional steel reducing the mass of the part by two, meaning a gain in efficiency and a reduction of CO2 emissions
Production: serial production
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Faurecia not only produces the Unimog door but also the complete truck cabin structure (roof, inner and outer frames).
Improving Safety, Enhancing Performance
The ultra-resistant carbon composite, stronger and more resistant than steel, improves vehicle safety, while the lightweight material improves performance and reduces carbon emissions. In addition the lightweight cabin lowers the center of gravity and increases the stability of the truck.The Mercedes Benz Unimog Door offers a 50% weight reduction compared to steel parts.
The RTM process
In order to create lightweight structural parts, Faurecia uses an RTM process, which allows for considerable design and conception freedom while producing extremely light, durable pieces.
Advantages
Improved safety: stronger than steel, the carbon composite structural parts improve vehicle safety
Lightweight: the carbon and glass fiber composite weighs 50% 3 time less than traditional steel reducing the mass of the part by two, meaning a gain in efficiency and a reduction of CO2 emissions
Production: serial production
[safe_summary] => ) ) [fr] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] =>La sécurité routière étant l’une des préoccupations premières de Faurecia, nous sommes particulièrement fiers de notre porte Mercedes Benz Unimog. Les fibres de verre et fibres de carbone sont plus résistantes que l’acier, ces dernières étant également plus rigides à densité moindre, ce qui permet à ces pièces structurelles légères hautes performances d’améliorer la sécurité et la résistance structurelle tout en réduisant les émissions de carbone. Notre procédé de moulage par transfert de résine (RTM) permet de créer des pièces lisses localement renforcées se prêtant facilement à la production en série.
Faurecia produit non seulement les portes des Unimog, mais aussi l’ensemble de la structure de la cabine du camion (toit, armatures intérieure et extérieure).
Renforcer la sécurité et améliorer la performance
Le composite carbone ultra-résistant, plus robuste et plus résistant que l’acier, renforce la sécurité du véhicule, tandis que la légèreté du matériau améliore la performance et réduit les émissions de CO2. En outre, la cabine légère abaisse le centre de gravité et accroît la stabilité du camion. La porte Mercedes Benz Unimog offre une réduction de poids de 50 % par rapport à des pièces en acier.
Le procédé RTM
Pour créer des pièces structurelles légères, Faurecia utilise le procédé de moulage par transfert de résine RTM, qui offre une grande liberté en matière de design et de conception avec des pièces durables extrêmement légères.
Avantages
Sécurité améliorée : Plus résistantes que l’acier, les pièces structurelles en composite carbone améliorent la sécurité du véhicule.
Légèreté : Le composite en fibres de carbone et de verre est trois fois moins lourd que l’acier traditionnel et réduit la masse de la pièce par deux, ce qui se traduit par un gain d’efficacité et une réduction des émissions de CO2.
Production : Production en série.
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Faurecia produit non seulement les portes des Unimog, mais aussi l’ensemble de la structure de la cabine du camion (toit, armatures intérieure et extérieure).
Renforcer la sécurité et améliorer la performance
Le composite carbone ultra-résistant, plus robuste et plus résistant que l’acier, renforce la sécurité du véhicule, tandis que la légèreté du matériau améliore la performance et réduit les émissions de CO2. En outre, la cabine légère abaisse le centre de gravité et accroît la stabilité du camion. La porte Mercedes Benz Unimog offre une réduction de poids de 50 % par rapport à des pièces en acier.
Le procédé RTM
Pour créer des pièces structurelles légères, Faurecia utilise le procédé de moulage par transfert de résine RTM, qui offre une grande liberté en matière de design et de conception avec des pièces durables extrêmement légères.
Avantages
Sécurité améliorée : Plus résistantes que l’acier, les pièces structurelles en composite carbone améliorent la sécurité du véhicule.
Légèreté : Le composite en fibres de carbone et de verre est trois fois moins lourd que l’acier traditionnel et réduit la masse de la pièce par deux, ce qui se traduit par un gain d’efficacité et une réduction des émissions de CO2.
Production : Production en série.
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Exposed Carbon Roof
Exposed Carbon Roof
Faurecia’s commitment to carbon-fiber composites extends all the way to the top—of both the company and the car. That’s why we’re proud to present our Exposed Carbon Roof. Our more than ten-year experience with carbon mold injection means we’ve perfected the art of creating personalized parts for high-end sports and luxury vehicles. It’s just one example of how our processes can significantly reduce weight while improving attractiveness.
Luxury Design Meets Technical Know-How
The most widely used method of creating large carbon-fiber parts involves fibers that have been pre-impregnated (pre-preg) with epoxy resin to produce a woven look. Faurecia has chosen a different process: resin-transfer molding (RTM), which offers exceptional strength-to-weight characteristics and a best-in-class smoother, sleeker finished product. When used to create hoods or roofs, RTM yields a very nice, even and complete layer over the top of the fabric that does not leave the visual impression of an extra-thick clear coat that often is seen with pre-preg.
Personalized Elegance
The exposed-carbon roof, with a beautifully rich weave of fibers, reduces the roof weight by as much as 60 percent compared to steel. Furthermore, the carbon roof can be customized for sport and luxury vehicles. For a particular vehicle model, an OEM can request a pattern that is tight and small or a larger weave and can specify the direction of the weave. Less weight and more attractiveness make the exposed-carbon roof a sleek alternative for luxurious vehicles.
Lowering the Cost of Composites
Today, the cost of the exposed-carbon roof remains considerably higher than that of steel or aluminum, but Faurecia is working with resin and fiber suppliers on ways to lessen material expenses considerably through faster resins curing and low-cost fibers.
ADVANTAGES
Elegance: best-in-class carbon look aspect, personalized textures for the luxury and sports car segments
Weight reduction technology: Faurecia’s exposed carbon roof weighs 60% less than a traditional steel roof
Strength and durability: the exposed carbon roof is 25% stronger and more resistant than steel
