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Overview: Lightweighting Matters
We review steps taken by the auto industry to use the right material for the right part in the right place
Materials - Some basics
A look at the fundamentals of vehicle construction and the use of materials
Interview: Innovative interiors de rigueur for Citroen
We talk to Jean-Arthur Madelaine Advenier, head of interior design for Citroen to understand key emerging trends in vehicle cabin interiors
Carbon fibre in car production; weighing up the benefits
Examples of the innovative use of carbon fibre in vehicles - how far can it go?
Natural and sustainable innovation materials round-up
We review innovations in bio-materials for automotive applications
Battery recycling initiatives
We summarise some of the latest initiatives to recycle batteries
Renault and the 'circular economy'
How the principles of the 'circular economy' are utilised at Renault
FCA and Engie press ahead with V2G project
Fiat-Chrysler's ambitious Vehicle-2-Grid pilot project that reverses the Grid-2-Vehicle flow to support the development of renewable energy sources
COVID-19: Sector impact
Summary of GlobalData assessment of auto industry impacts