Light weight engine construction through extended and sustainable use of mg-alloys (MG-ENGINE)

Objective

The European commission and the European car industry have agreed to reduce CO2-emission from new cars by 30% in 10 years time. The overall objective of this proposal is to reduce pollution by introducing lightweight magnesium as construction material in the engine area. The specific objectives are:
1. Development of Mg-alloy(s) with improved high-temperature properties.
2. Determination of high-temperature mechanical properties for selected Mg-alloys.
3. Development of generic design criteria for Mg-engine blocks.
4. Manufacture of Mg-engine block prototypes.
5. Development of an Al-bolt fastening system for Mg-engines. Weight savings of 27% and 38% are expected when compared with engines made from aluminium and cast iron, respectively. The proposal is part of a cluster aimed at introducing more Mg into cars.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-3. - Key Action Land Transport and Marine Technologies

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

RISOE NATIONAL LABORATORY

Address

Frederiksborgvej 399
Roskilde
Denmark

Participants (9)

ADAM OPEL AG

Germany

Address

Ipc 85-70
65423 Ruesselsheim

BMW BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG

Germany

Address

Hufelandstrasse
80788 Muenchen

CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT S.C.P.A.

Italy

Address

Strada Torino 50
10043 Orbassano

HONSEL GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

Address

Fritz-honsel-strasse 30
59872 Meschede

NORANDA INC.

Canada

Address

Bce Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 4100
M5J 2T3 Toronto

NORSK HYDRO ASA

Norway

Address

Hydro Porsgrunn Industry Park
3907 Porsgrunn

REGIENOV GROUPEMENT D INTERET ECONOMIQUE*

France

Address

Avenue Du Golf 1
78288 Guyancourt

RICHARD BERGNER VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

Address

Bahnhofstrasse 8-16
91126 Rednitzhembach

VOLVO CAR CORPORATION

Sweden

Address

Dep. 90000
405 31 Goeteborg