Research for a new age of magnesium in the automotive industry

Motivation for (more) magnesium in the automotive industry - research strategies for bringing about a new age of magnesium by means of the vehicle modules drive train, interior, body and chassis - use of realised and potential future magnesium components, differentiated according to the time frame and conceivable likelihood of realisation - R&D activities for the implementation of the predicted use of magnesium illustrated by example components and projects. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.