The trends of steel products in the European automotive industry

The cars of tomorrow will have to meet new requirements in relation with th e forthcoming European legislation on green house gas emissions, safety, du rability and acoustic comfort. Steel is in competition with other materials , but has new solutions to offer both for the design of structural and hang -on components and for the choice of tailor made steel products. High stren gth steels, coated products, composite panels and new joining concepts are part of these solutions. On all aspects considered, steel can offer cost ef fective and technicality efficient solutions.