GF Automotive Lightweight Design of Automotive Components. Josef Edbauer, Head of GF Automotive Technology Day 2013

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1 Lightweight Design of Automotive Components Josef Edbauer, Head of GF Automotive Technology Day 2013

2 Passion for your Lighter Future CHF million sales employees 10 plants worldwide 2

3 Business Overview Iron casting 59% Light metal casting 41% Market Trend: Market Trend: Position: Europe # 1 Position: Europe Top 3 3

4 Our promises at the Technology Day 2010 Solutions for new powertrain concepts Strong growth in Asia 4

5 Solutions for new powertrain concepts Vision in 2010 E-Mobility Cell module carrier Serial production 2013 Upper and lower battery carrier BMW X5 and X6 Hybrid Development project with market introduction 2014 Lower battery carrier 5

6 Strong growth in Asia Kunshan 2012: 157 mill. CHF Suzhou +27% 2010: 124 mill. CHF 6

7 CO2 emissions reduction requirements CN EU Reduction of CO 2 emissions in g/km C Achievement Approved targets Considered targets 7

8 drive focus on lightweight design Savings potential CO 2 savings potential of 35 g/km Engines and aggregates Weight reduction 53% 15% from 130 g/km in 2015 to 95 g/km in 2020 Air resistance Rolling resistance Electrification of components 14% 13% 5% Source: Volkswagen AG, vehicle weight 1'300 kg 8

9 Leading in bionic design for cars 2.8 kg less weight per car using GF bionic knuckles Golf VII 9

10 in growing chassis segment Expected growth of iron bionic design knuckles Europe Potential for 2018 Annual Volume 6-10 mill. Parts 2013 Annual Volume 2.4 mill. Parts Source: LMC Automotive; Europe Production 10

11 Another success story: structural parts Sheet metal design 9.6 kg Die casting design 4.2 kg - 56% Audi A6 11

12 with a profitable growth potential... Expected growth light metal shock tower Europe Potential for 2018 Annual Volume 3-5 mill. Parts 2013 Annual Volume 1.4 mill. Parts Source: LMC Automotive; Europe Production 12

13 where GF is uniquely positioned Weight reduction: Front and rear doors 2013 Maserati Quattro Porte & Ghibli Mercedes GLK Sheet metal design 30.2 kg kg (- 27.8%) Die casting design 21.8 kg Porsche Boxter (981) Porsche Carrera (991) Porsche Panamera Mercedes E-Class Mercedes S-Class Mercedes CL (C216), S-Class Coupe Aston Martin DB9, Vantage V8, Vanquish, Zagato Mercedes SL (R230) 1999 VW Lupo 3l Mercedes S-Class Coupe (C215) 13

14 We offer similar capabilities for trucks Weight reduction of 90 kg in structure, powertrain and chassis parts 14

15 growing again driven by EURO 6 Western Europe Truck Market Truck Production growth (> 15 tons) Western Europe CAGR 7 % Source: LMC Automotive; Western Europe Production 15

16 Weight reduction expertise well recognized Swing arm in magnesium EFM Award 2012 Weight reduction: 35% BMW X3 Bionic design approach Environment Award Ökoglobe Weight reduction: 32% Golf VII IMA Award Awarded for Lightweight Design 2012 Weight reduction: 40% Opel Cascada 16

17 Conclusion Weight reduction is key to reduce emissions GF Automotive is well positioned with its lightweight solutions and its 17

18 Passion for your Lighter Future 18

19 Workshop topics Audi A6 Shock Tower Maserati Door Frame Achim Schneider Head of Business Development & Sales Roger Kupferschmid Head of Product Management & Development DAF XF Cross Member Differantial Housing Golf VII Front- and Rear Knuckles 19