Corporate Average Fuel Economy(CAFE) Standards have remained virtually unchanged for 30 years. Dramatic change is coming. The Government mandate of 54.5 MPG by 2025 will change vehicle design and likely impact Auto Glass Installation. This presentation takes a closer look at emerging technology and makes predictions on the future.

1. Presented by
Jeff Martineau
@ClarityJeff
Automobile
Design
and
Auto Glass

2. Fuel Economy and Auto Design
1974
•13 MPG
•4050 lbs
•Auto Glass-Cosmetic
1985
•27 MPG
•3050 lbs
•Auto Glass-Structural

3. Fuel Economy and Auto Design
2014
•35 MPG
•Auto Glass-Structural
2025
•54.5 MPG
•Auto Glass-?

4. 54.5 MPG by 2025

5. 54.5 MPG by 2025
• Engine Improvements
• Efficiency Improvements
• Lightweight materials displace Cast Iron and
traditional Steel
• Other…

6. 54.5 MPG and You
• Carbon Fiber & Aluminum
–2013 Dodge Viper

7. 54.5 MPG and You
• Carbon Fiber & Aluminum
– 2014 Corvette Stingray

8. 54.5 MPG and You
• Carbon Fiber
–2014 BMW I3

9. 54.5 MPG and You
• Aluminum Body
– Honda, Audi, Ferrari, Jaguar, Land Rover,
Corvette, Tesla, Ram 1500 Hood

10. 54.5 MPG and You
• Aluminum Body
– 2015 Ford F150

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