The U.S. Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), comprised of the big three automakers, was looking to benchmark the energy use of auto manufacturing and identify ways to improve the efficiency of its processes.

 

Energetics worked with USCAR members to analyze the energy intensity of specific process steps.  We then designed and facilitated a workshop attended by automakers and suppliers to identify both incremental and transformational changes to reduce auto manufacturing energy use.

 

The recently published roadmap is expected to provide direction and focus to both public and private decision-makers as they pursue R&D to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in automotive manufacturing.