Effective lightweight relies on high-performance lubricants

Regulatory requirements and consumer demand are driving automakers and suppliers to explore strategies that can improve fuel economy. Global industry leaders must reduce carbon dioxide emissions and improve efficiency without sacrificing safety or performance.

Lightweight, the process of manufacturing light vehicles and trucks, is used to help automakers meet increasingly stringent fuel economy and emission standards. However, lightweight also poses design challenges as it requires seamless collaboration between components made of different materials, such as chassis and body components.