The American Iron and Metal Institute (AISI) awarded the “Automotive Excellence Award” to Ford Motor Firm for its superior high-strength metal (AHSS) improvements within the all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The award was introduced by John Catterall, vice chairman of AISI’s automotive program, on the 20th annual Nice Designs in Metal (GDIS) in-person symposium at Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi, MI.
Mark Mikolaiczik, previously a North American engineering physique exterior chief engineer at Ford, obtained the award for his GDIS 2021 presentation, titled “2021 Mustang Mach-E.”
Ford developed a platform to seize the spirit and efficiency of the Mustang model whereas providing an all-new driving expertise by means of an electrical all-wheel drive (eAWD). The car additionally supplies glorious occupant and space for storing.
From “2021 Mustang Mach-E”
The applying of AHSS, which represents greater than 50% of this physique’s structural weight, permits for optimum strength-to-weight that delivers excellent security rankings with an thrilling driving dynamic. Whereas the general car weight elevated by 36% due to electrification, that led to the event of distinctive physique load path options and using Martensite 1700 MPa metal to fulfill crash necessities and defend the battery system.
From “2021 Mustang Mach-E”
The AISI Automotive Excellence Award is introduced every year at GDIS. People or groups from automakers, suppliers or the tutorial group who’ve revolutionized the trade and made important contributions to the development of metal within the automotive market. Award winners are chosen from presenters on the earlier yr’s GDIS seminar.
Candidates are rated in a number of classes, together with: challenges and advantages related to value, mass discount and efficiency, total contribution to the development of metal and implementation in manufacturing.
