LightMat Seedling Project: Enabling the Development of High Strength Magnesium Alloy Sheet for Light-Weighting Applications
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
It is well known that a 10% reduction in vehicle weight can result in a 6-8% fuel economy improvement in gasoline/diesel vehicles. Replacing steel and aluminum with magnesium can result in weight savings between 25 and 75% and hence magnesium alloys have been considered for multiple body-in-white components to reduce the weight of the glider. For example, magnesium sheet has been considered for decklid inner panels, rear seatback panels, roof panels, and door inners.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 2588249
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL-LTR--2025-3997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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