China forms alliance organization to reduce car weight by 8%-10%

Shanghai. January 15 (Gasgoo.com) – China has formed an organization called automobile weight reduction alliance. The objective of this organization is to reduce car weight, fuel consumption and enhance safety performance, Chinese state media Xinhua News Agency reported today.

 

The organization aims to reduce sedan weight by 8%-10% and reduce commercial vehicle weight by 300 kilograms in the coming three to five years, the report said.

 

By means of using new materials, improving designs and reducing weight, an automobile can reduce up to 3% in fuel consumption, according to Toyota’s “Lean Car” plan.

 

"Car weight reduction is a high priority issue in China’s efforts to achieve energy conservation and environmental protection,” said Chen Yilong, president of the newly established Alliance. “The weight of China’s domestically made car is typically 8%-10% heavier than international standards; and Chinese-made commercial vehicles are usually 10%-15% heavier than international standards.”

 

"The National Development and Reform Commission requires a 15% reduction of average vehicle fuel consumption by 2010. Without the auto weight reduction technology, this goal would be unreachable,” Chen added.