A consortium of 35 global sheet steel producers representing 22 countries began the UltraLight Steel Auto Body (ULSAB) program in 1994 with the goal of designing a lightweight steel auto body structure that would meet existing and proposed safety and performance targets. The body-in-white (BIW) unveiled in 1998 validated the design concepts of the program, […]| AHSS Guidelines
Started in 2008, the FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) program built on more than a decade of work finding ways to decrease vehicle mass, reduce cost and meet comprehensive crash safety standards, all in pursuit of a smaller environmental footprint. FSV validated wide ranging research into the practical use of AHSS, innovative design and manufacturing technologies, and proposed […]| AHSS Guidelines
Vehicle programs must balance performance, safety, fuel efficiency, affordability and the environment, while maintaining designs that are appealing to customers. Use of higher strength steels allows for a reduction in the sheet metal thickness and in turn vehicle mass. The increased ductility offered by Advanced High Strength Steels facilitates part consolidation also contributing to lower weight […]| AHSS Guidelines
Automakers contemplating whether a part is cold stamped or hot formed must consider numerous ramifications impacting multiple departments. Here, we'll focus on grade options and corrosion protection.| AHSS Guidelines
Steel, and specifically advanced high strength steel, satisfies automotive industry requirements for safety, emissions, fuel efficiency, manufacturability, durability, and affordability. Affordability The automotive industry has adopted light-weighting as a key part of their greenhouse gas reduction strategy. This strategy, however, must be executed in an affordable manner. Key reasons to deploy advanced high strength steels […]| AHSS Guidelines
Manufacturers embrace Advanced High Strength Steels as a cost-effective way to satisfy functional and regulatory requirements. The following are just a few examples where automakers have attributed improved performance and lightweighting due to the use of these advanced steels. KIA EV9 The Kia EV9, Kia’s first three-row electric flagship SUV, is based on the Electric […]| AHSS Guidelines
There are different ways to classify automotive steels. One is a metallurgical designation providing some process information. Common designations include lower-strength steels (interstitial-free and mild steels); conventional high strength steels, such as bake hardenable and high-strength, low-alloy steels (HSLA); and Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) such as dual phase and transformation-induced plasticity steels. Additional higher strength steels include press hardening steels and steel...| AHSS Guidelines
Steel E-Motive represents a fully autonomous ride sharing vehicle concept showcasing the strength and durability of steel with a critical focus on sustainability for reaching net zero emissions targets. The results are comfortable, safe and affordable body structures that support automakers in the continued development of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) ride sharing models. The […]| AHSS Guidelines
WorldAutoSteel’s global automotive steel suppliers have conducted extensive research that illuminates a path forward for future mobility. The Steel E-Motive concept – borne of this research – can be a catalyst for reaching the Net Zero goal.| AHSS Guidelines
