In the future, self-driving cars will bring new freedoms to both drivers and passengers. Cars will no longer be designed with the driver in mind, but with passenger needs and passenger comfort in mind.
In this new connected world, can steel materials still be the first choice?
To answer this question, we can first look at the possibility of steel as a material for self-driving cars:
1.Durability and cost advantage
Car companies need to control total costs in order to make a profit, they need cars with durable structures, and steel is the only material that meets these requirements.
2.Environmental advantages
Self-driving cars can meet the highest environmental requirements. Steel is the only material that can be fully recycled.
3.High security
For the foreseeable future, the need for safety will continue to exist until every vehicle is autonomous and connected.
4.Design flexibility
Steel's flexibility and unique formability allow designers to unleash their creativity. With the steering wheel, foot pedals and traditional dashboard removed, designers will have more room to unleash their creativity.
EN 10149-2 S500MC steel plate is a hot selling automobile structure steel plate.
S500MC steel plate is mainly used in Automobile structure parts, and other industry structure parts.
EN 10149-2 S500MC Automobile structure steel plate Chemical Composition and Mechanical Property:
Grade |
C % max |
Mn % max |
Si % max |
P % max |
S % max |
Alges% min |
Nb % max |
V % max |
Ti % max |
Mo % max |
B % max |
|
S500MC |
0.12 |
1.70 |
0.50 |
0.025 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.09 |
0.20 |
0.15 |
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Grade |
Yield strength ReH1)
N/mm² min. |
Tensile strength Rm1)
N/mm² |
Elongation at break A1) % min. |
Bending test(180°) |
|
Nominal thickness mm |
Bent stem diameter min. ²） |
|
＜3
Lo = 80mm |
≥3
Lo = 5.65 √So |
|
S500MC |
500 |
550~700 |
12 |
14 |
1 t |
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