This report, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), presents the findings of a weight reduction feasibility and cost study for a full-size pickup truck, the MY 2014 Chevrolet Silverado
Background
The study aimed to determine the maximum feasible weight reduction while maintaining performance, safety, and crash rating, while keeping the retail price within 10 percent of the original price
Methodology
The study used advanced high-strength materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods, including steels, aluminum, magnesium, and plastics, as well as stamping, hot stamping, die-casting, extrusions, hydroforming, and roll-forming, to achieve weight reduction
Results
The study found that the MY 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was a suitable baseline vehicle for the weight reduction study, and that the use of advanced materials and manufacturing processes could achieve a maximum feasible weight reduction of 15.6% without compromising performance, safety, or crash rating
Manual:
Download: Mass Reduction for Light-Duty Vehicles for Model Years 2017-2025
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