Fuel efficiency standards - Since the Arab Oil embargo in the 1970s, there has been a greater emphasis on improving fuel efficiency. As a result, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements were implemented. Recent occurrences have increased the demand on manufacturers to improve fuel efficiency.
Emissions regulations - CO2 emissions have become a concern for environmental reasons, and automobile makers must ensure that their vehicles fulfill existing and future standards. The use of catalytic converters and other similar devices raises engineering and manufacturing costs. Those costs, however, are frequently passed on to customers.
Integrating sustainable solutions
The automobile industry is continually encouraged to embrace more environmentally friendly practices and reduce activities that are detrimental to sustainability. Traditional manufacturing procedures like casting, moulding, and machining have had severe environmental consequences. As a result, the automotive industry has realised this difficulty and is implementing environmentally friendly manufacturing methods to lower its carbon footprint.
Minimizing material usage
Additive manufacturing allows automobile manufacturers to employ only the materials required to produce a part, resulting in less waste, energy consumption, and machine emissions during production. Traditional production procedures, such as casting or machining, consume more material and generate more waste. Additive manufacturing helps to reduce environmental pollution by minimizing waste. Furthermore, the materials used in additive manufacturing are frequently recyclable, resulting in a more environmentally friendly procedure.