Nissan Expanding Use of High-Strength Steel for Future Cars

NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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has announced that it will expand its use of Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel to up to 25% of many cars’ weight starting in 2017 with the goal to reduce weight by 15%.

The first vehicle to get this new approach is the Infiniti Q50Infiniti Q50Japan, 2013 > present12 versions
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that will go on sale later this year.

The high-strength steel is lighter and stronger than the steel conventionally used. It can be formed into complex shapes and allows for less waste materials than using regular steel, which also means a reduction in cost.

Nissan is trying to improve its vehicle’s fuel economy by 35% by 2016 compared to 2005 levels.