- In March 2025, ArcelorMittal Partnered with Renault for the Emblème project, demonstrating XCarb® steel's potential in reducing the body-in-white weight of a concept vehicle. This collaboration showcased how recycled and renewably produced steel can significantly lower the carbon footprint of automotive manufacturing while achieving lightweighting goals crucial for future mobility solutions. The initiative highlights the synergy between material innovation and sustainable vehicle design.
- May 2025, At The Battery Show Europe, BASF presented its lightweighting solutions, including Ultramid® Expand. This innovative engineering plastic is designed for battery cell holders in electric vehicles, offering a lighter alternative to traditional materials. By reducing the overall weight of the battery pack, Ultramid® Expand contributes to improved energy efficiency and extended driving range in EVs, showcasing BASF's role in advancing electric mobility.
- August 2024 Toray's introduction of a new high-performance carbon fiber, while initially targeted at wind turbine blades, underscores their continuous innovation in lightweight composite materials. These advancements in strength and weight reduction are highly relevant to the automotive industry, where carbon fiber offers significant potential for lightweighting vehicle structures and components, ultimately improving performance and fuel efficiency across various vehicle types.
- October 2021, Gestamp's purchase of ArcelorMittal's XCarb® steel certificates signify a commitment to sustainability within the automotive supply chain. As a major Tier 1 supplier, Gestamp's adoption of lower-carbon footprint steel directly encourages the use of environmentally responsible lightweight materials in vehicle manufacturing, contributing to a more sustainable automotive industry and aligning with global environmental goals.
