Its body panels are made
of lightweight steel, while its structure is made from carbon fiber.
A revised intake and exhaust and some additional isolation and insulation measures have helped quell the harshness of the V - 6 that we've long complained about, and the car is about 50 pounds lighter than a comparable G37 thanks to the use
of lightweight steel in the body structure.
The six - speed gearbox and implementation
of lightweight steel give another fuel efficiency boost by 2 percent and 1 percent, respectively.
Not exact matches
The well — designed thermal flask is made
of stainless
steel with a plastic lid, portable and convenient for its
lightweight - ness and no use
of electricity or other external sources
of energy.
This
lightweight mattress is interwoven with quality heat - tempered
steel coils and provides supreme comfort to support the growth
of your baby.
Although the twine is
lightweight, it is 15 times stronger than
steel, and the artist views it's relationship with the surrounding hard - edge architecture as a «physical manifestation
of interconnectedness and strength through resiliency.»
Lockable front swivel wheel for ease
of maneuverability Convenient parent tray includes two cup holders and covered compartment storage Child tray with two cup holders also accepts car seats to form a Travel System Extra wide, ergonomically shaped rubber handle Adjustable canopy with covered sunroof ratchets to block sun and wind Effortless trigger fold easily reduces stroller to a compact unit Multi-position, reclining, padded seat Fully adjustable 5 - point safety harness and tether strap Footrest reflectors provide greater low - light visibility Extra large storage basket
Lightweight steel frame construction The EZ Flex - Loc ® Infant Car Seat is safe for children weighing up to 22 lbs and 28.5 inches long.
Description: The product is a green / silver infant back pack carrier made
of heavy duty nylon with a
lightweight steel frame.
With a frame made
of high - quality,
lightweight steel tubing, it is highly durable and handles well in the most rugged and demanding
of environments, be it in heavy forests or at construction sites.
The internal structure is made
of Aerospace grade stainless
steel that gives you strength and keep it
lightweight.
They're all made
of stainless
steel which makes them
lightweight and precise and resistant to corrosion.
It is made
of a
lightweight aluminum frame to reduce the weight but is still equipped with a heavy - duty
steel arm for strength.
It is made
of coated
steel and die - cast aluminum, which makes it both tough and
lightweight.
It's made
of stainless
steel and is
lightweight for better control.
And all species make silk that's both strong (with tensile strength greater than
steel) and
lightweight, providing a natural library
of potentially useful materials.
In federal crash tests, the agencies found that advanced
lightweight materials — in this case a mix
of high - strength
steel and aluminum, and a small amount
of magnesium and composite material — performed just as well as baseline vehicle models.
This study does not reveal why iron use has leveled off, though Mller suspects things like the substitution
of lightweight aluminum for
steel in cars, but it does reveal a glaring hole in how the U.S. is dealing with its scrap iron: 77 million metric tons
of iron leave use every year, but only 57 million metric tons reach the recycling stage (and only 42 million metric tons make it back into use).
Also, the new codes could, in certain cases, make
lightweight cold - formed
steel buildings less costly to construct than those made
of materials such as timber, concrete or hot - rolled
steel.
For instance,
steel, which is one
of the key materials used in the construction
of armour systems, can be partially replaced with sand as a cost - effective, environmentally friendly, and
lightweight sacrificial layer, given its superior energy absorption performance.
Its mass was much more successful in absorbing the impact from the aircraft than the
lightweight steel structure
of the World Trade Center towers.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have become the first to 3D print aerospace - grade carbon fiber composites, opening the door to greater control and optimization
of the
lightweight, yet stronger than
steel material.
Reworked in tortoiseshell, Ray - Ban's unmistakable «Clubmaster» frames are made from a
lightweight and durable combination
of acetate and stainless
steel.
Elegantly classic with a contemporary air, Stella is a
lightweight fusion
of acetate with stainless
steel overlays.
Judicious use
of lightweight materials such as high - strength
steel and aluminum, along with an intense focus on limiting the weight
of every component — from control arms to nuts and bolts — yields a light platform that will be flexible enough to underpin other cars, including the next CTS.
Besides the unique styling and powertrain, new features are said to include a redesigned interior with
lightweight manually adjustable seats and a more basic instrument panel; a canvas top that can be operated with one hand from the driver's seat; a lighter body with hang - on panels made
of steel, aluminum, and polyurethane; a slightly lower windshield, thinner side glass, and a plexiglass rear window; and fixed rollover - protection loops behind the head restraints rather than active pop - up elements.
It's 89 per cent ally, with only the magnesium rear bulkhead and high - strength
steel A-pillars not made
of the
lightweight material.
It's not the usual use
of lightweight metals that you might expect but instead a clever integration
of high - strength
steel, aluminum, and magnesium with innovative design and fabrication.
Most important, the 5 Series uses the «cluster architecture»
of the 7 Series, without the carbon fiber but making extensive use
of lightweight, high - strength
steel, magnesium, and aluminum (used for the trunk, trunk lid, doors, and roof) to reduce weight by up to 137 pounds over the previous 5 Series — while also improving structural rigidity.
When it comes to America and goes on sale at an as yet undetermined price, the 2015 e-Golf will represent a factory once written off as uncompetitive and a company in the midst
of transformation, determined to reduce energy use and material waste in its plants, to use
lightweight, hot - formed
steel wherever possible, and to scrape away every gram
of excess metal from engine components for better efficiency.
That means using hydrogen fuel cells, battery - driven electric motors, a one - speed automatic transmission, and a
lightweight body
of steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber.
Other engineering highlights include the variable valve lift system, adjustable intake and exhaust camshafts,
lightweight pistons with integrated cooling ducts, a forged
steel crankshaft, and a mixed - flow turbocharger operating at a peak boost pressure
of 1.8 bar.
He enlisted the help
of racer Hans Klenk to drape a 356 in a
lightweight steel roadster body, giving it the requisite weight advantage.
This was the first time that Mercedes ‑ Benz had used
lightweight magnesium, a material that allowed a weight reduction
of up to 50 percent compared with
steel, in a series - produced vehicle.
The use
of ultra - and super-high-strength
steels contribute to safety and, at the same time, purposefully encapsulates the principle
of lightweight construction.
Specification: We Are Delighted To Announce For Arrival
Of This Highly Rare Aston Martin Vanquish SDP Model Onto Our Current Vehicle Inventory, With The Aston Martin Build Specification To Include Dual Zone Climate Control, Variable Heated Front Seating, The Three Spoke Leather Bound Steering Wheel With Paddle Shift, Aston Martin Embossed Grey Brake Calipers, Heated Front Screen, Rear Park Distance Control, The Aston Martin Digital DVD Based Route Guidance Satellite Navigation System, Unmarked
Lightweight 19» SDP Nine Spoke Alloy Wheels, Twinned Chromed Exhaust Tips, The Bright Silver Front Grille, The Blackened Mesh Bonnet Vents, Remote Central Locking With Alarm, The Crystal Push Button Start, Aston Martin
Steel Pedal Set, Embossed Internal Sill Kick Plates, The Aston Martin Linn Sound System With The Multi Change CD System Housed In The Boot, An Indoor Car Cover, Aston Martin Sports Mode, The Aston Martin Motorola Phone System, Xenon Headlights, Electric Front Seating And So Much More.
A dynamic design with a compact footprint provides seven - passenger seating, the 2015 Discovery Sport will deliver a highly refined combination
of performance, safety and efficiency thanks to a body shell
of high - strength
steel and
lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0 - liter engine, nine - speed automatic transmission and standard all - wheel drive.
Further reinforcements bring the use
of a high - tensile,
lightweight but also stiff enough SHF 980 MPa
steel, a first in the automotive world.
The Rio's
lightweight structure uses more high - strength
steel, while the suspension — MacPherson struts in front, with a stabilizer bar and a torsion - beam setup in back — is configured for a good combination
of nimble around - town handling and good passenger comfort.
It's composed
of lightweight carbon fibre - reinforced material - a material that weighs 60 % lighter than
steel.
Automotive high strength
steel grades maintain the safety standards
of vehicles, while improving fuel efficiency through
lightweighting.
* Form follows function: distinctive centre air intake and vertical grilles feed larger volume
of air (+ 10 %) to turbocharger intercoolers while bonnet vents extract hot air from engine bay * Subtly curved rear wheel arches with newly tooled side panels accommodate increased rear track
of the uprated chassis and provide muscular stance * Distinctive «smoked
steel finish» to all exterior «brightware», including the first automotive application
of «Physical Vapour Deposition'to stainless
steel * Larger, twin elliptical exhaust tailpipes and rear valance with discreet vertical divider * 2 new pearlescent and 2 new matt finish colours * Unique driver - focused, two - seater cabin with
lightweight sports seats, giving a 45 kg (99 lb) weight saving * Rear seats replaced by stowage deck with carbon fibre luggage retaining beam * AlcantaraTM, carbon fibre and «Soft Touch» leather provide a very different interpretation
of Bentley craftsmanship with choice
of Single Tone and Duo Tone combinations
While building this vehicle using a monocoque body construction, the designer has made use
of lightweight materials including titanium, aluminum, magnesium, carbon - ceramic, carbon fibre and and
steel to make it rigid.
The new platform and generous shape
of the New Generation i20 have been developed using more
lightweight, high - strength
steel to yield stiffer torsional rigidity.
The Prius c's body structure makes extensive use
of lightweight, high - strength
steel to help reduce vehicle mass and improve fuel economy.
The new 1 Series Convertible shares the 1 Series Coupe's sophisticated suspension system with an aluminum double - pivot front suspension and a five - link fully independent rear suspension in
lightweight steel to offer an optimum combination
of stiffness and low weight.
Despite being larger, the use
of lightweight high - strength
steel helps keep the curb weight down, according to Hyundai.
Because the MQB platform makes extensive use
of ultra
lightweight steel, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf is some 30 kg lighter than the preceding generation, while its torsional stiffness has increased by 10 percent — not bad, eh?
In the interest
of engine responsiveness, a specially developed, super
lightweight forged -
steel crankshaft is used exclusively in the Civic Type R. Each journal on the crankshaft is micropolished to reduce operating friction.
The use
of ultra - and super-high-strength
steels makes a crucial contribution to safety and, at the same time, purposefully encapsulates the principle
of lightweight construction.
The world's first SUV with a revolutionary
lightweight all - aluminium monocoque body structure is 39 per cent lighter than the
steel body in the outgoing model enabling total vehicle weight savings
of up to 420 kg.