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Free Info at http://info.hotims.com/73005-701 CONTENTS FEATURES REGULARS 18 Lightweighting 2019 COVER STORY 2 Editorial: Choking on the haze of California vs. the Feds 18 Steel stands tall Through constant innovation, mobility’s longtime incumbent 4 SAE Standards News material maintains its star status for vehicle structures —and a collaborative development model. 5 Supplier Eye 20 The economics of materials selection 6 What We’re Driving Cost per pound of reduced vehicle mass is helping to drive 8 Technology Report innovation in steel, aluminum and carbon composites. 8 Why JLR is reviving the inline-six | PROPULSION 22 A step-change in the cost of CFRP 10 Studies show cold temps cripple EV range | Williams Advanced Engineering reveals secrets behind its innovations ELECTRIFICATION aimed at moving carbon fiber into the mobility mainstream. 11 Ford demos latest digital tools at flagship transmission plant | MANUFACTURING 24 Aluminum is the key “lever” Aluminum BIW and closure parts are essential for achieving 12 For bonding dissimilar materials, adhesives can both regulatory and OEM goals for improved vehicle efficiency. be a sticking point—or lack of it | MATERIALS 14 Road Ready 26 F1 streamlines for closer racing 14 Jeep revives its pickup mojo with 2020 Gladiator MOTORSPORTS TECH | AERODYNAMICS 16 New platform, chic sheetmetal for tech- In the downforce vs. turbulence battle, Formula 1 enacts technical centric 2020 Range Rover Evoque changes to rev up the on-track spectacle. 34 Product Briefs 30 Unlocking DfAM’s potential Spotlight: Test & Measurement Tools and 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING | DESIGN TOOLS A new field-based design software is supporting more widespread 38 Reader Feedback use of additive manufacturing, for faster product-development times with less rework and risk. 39 Companies Mentioned, Upcoming, Ad Index ON THE COVER 40 Q&A New grades of Advanced High Strength Steel enabled Honda R&D ‘Gladiator lingo’ with Jeep’s Elizabeth Krear and engineers to create the outstanding body structure of the 2019 Acura RDX, Pete Milosavlevski shown here in Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio, plant. Aluminum and CFRP also feature in our Lightweighting report starting on page 18. (Image: Honda) Follow us on social media Automotive Engineering®, May 2019, Volume 6, Number 5. Automotive Engineering (ISSN 2331-7639) is published in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, and with combined issues July/August and November/December by Tech Briefs Media Group, an SAE International Company ®, 261 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10016 and printed in Mechanicsburg, PA. Copyright © 2019 SAE International. Annual print subscription for SAE members: first subscription, $15 included in dues; additional single copies, $30 each North America, $35 each overseas. Prices for nonmember subscriptions are $115 North America, $175 @SAEAutoMag @saeaei SAE Magazines overseas. Periodicals postage paid at New York, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Automotive Engineering, P. O. Box 47857, Plymouth, MN 55447. 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