The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Materials Technology R&D for Vehicle Efficiency

This R&D focuses on advanced materials and processing techniques to increase vehicle efficiency and sustainably reduce demand for critical non-battery materials. Technical advances center on Lightweight Metals and Composites, offering the highest weight reduction potential. Research in Propulsion Materials aims to improve electrified powertrains. The strategic impact is reducing lifecycle GHG emissions through optimized vehicle structures, with future efforts prioritizing lifecycle benefits and re-competing the Joining Core Program.