MST Blog STEEL IN AUTOMOTIVE

According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, 97.3 million vehicles were produced in 2017, a 2.36% increase compared to 2016. On average, 900 kg of steel is used per vehicle. The steel in a vehicle is distributed as follows: 34% is used in the body structure, panels, doors and trunk closures for high-strength and energy absorption in case of a crash 23% is in the drive train, consisting of cast iron for the engine block and machinable carbon steel for the wear resistant gears. 12% is in the suspension, using rolled high-strength steel strip. The remainder is found in the wheels, tyres, fuel tank, steering and breaking systems. Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) are now used for nearly every new vehicleThe post STEEL IN AUTOMOTIVE appeared first on MST Steel Corp.