In response to more stringent greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards and increasing consumer demand for fuel efficient vehicles, automobile manufacturers have identified vehicle mass reduction as a leading strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel economy. The potential for significant levels of mass reduction can only be understood using a full-vehicle analysis, partly because mass reduction in one vehicle system or part can enable additional reductions elsewhere. This paper describes a holistic approach in which the most cost-effective mass reduction ideas were selected using a structured optimization procedure, and the crash safety of the resultant design was evaluated using a full-vehicle engineering analysis. The results of this study indicate that when mass reduction strategies are considered using a full-vehicle approach, significant mass reduction can be achieved with overall cost savings while maintaining safety and without requiring the adoption of unproven technologies. 0.43 per kilogram. CAE model comparison and analyses were performed on the baseline and mass reduced models to demonstrate that crash worthiness would not be degraded.
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has a V6 engine. How many gallons does the gas tank in the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg hold? The gas tank on the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg holds 26.4 gal.. Is the 2014 VW Touareg electric or gas? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is a gas-powered vehicle. What is the EPA-assessed interior volume of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg? According to the EPA, the interior volume of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 135.7 cu.ft.. How long is roadside assistance included with the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg includes 3 yr./ 36000 mi. How long is the 2014 VW Touareg? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 15 ft. 8.8 in. (188.8 in.) long. What is the curb weight of the 2014 VW Touareg? The curb weight of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 4711 lbs.. How tall is the 2014 VW Touareg? The height of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 5 ft. 8.2 in. (68.2 in.).
What is the maximum payload of the 2014 VW Touareg? The maximum payload of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 1287 lbs.. What is the drag coefficient of the 2014 VW Touareg? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has a drag coefficient of 0.37 Cd. What kind of transmission does the 2014 VW Touareg have? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has a 8-speed shiftable automatic. What is the cargo capacity of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg with all seats in place? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has 32.1 cu.ft. Is the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg front wheel drive rear wheel drive or four wheel drive? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has all wheel drive. What kind of fuel does the 2014 VW Touareg use? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg runs on premium unleaded (recommended). What is the city and highway range of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg in miles? The EPA range estimate for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 448.8 mi.
607.2 mi. on the highway. What is the EPA city and highway mileage estimate for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg? The EPA mileage estimate for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 17 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway. What is the rear track of the 2014 VW Touareg? The rear track of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 5 ft. 5.7 in. (65.7 in.). What is the front track of the 2014 VW Touareg? The front track of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is 5 ft. 5 in. (65 in.). What is the basic warranty on the 2014 VW Touareg? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. What is the wheel base of the 2014 VW Touareg? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has a 9 ft. 5.9 in. (113.9 in.) wheel base. Does the 2014 VW Touareg include free maintenance? The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has free maintenance for 2 yr./ 24000 mi.. How many horsepower does the engine in the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg have?
