TECHNOLOGY REPORT strategy to increasingly electrify its vehicles to help the company achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050. Ford expects 40% of its global vehicle volume to be all-electric by 2030 and has raised its electrification spending to $30+ billion by 2025, including development of IonBoost batteries. Ford uses 10 plant-based sustainable materials in production to date, and its engineers are experimenting with dozens more. The Mach-E features a soyfoam headliner, kenaf door bolsters, Miko synthetic suede, and coffee-chaff head and taillights that are 20% lighter and require 25% less energy. (Read more at www.sae.org/ news/2020/07/2021-ford-mustangmach-e-development-challenges.) Sustainable Process Faurecia took top honors for its NAFILean Stiff polypropylene compound that uses 20% bio-sourced Ford Mustang Mach-E. contents and is 100% recyclable. NAFILean Stiff is the latest innovation of the NAFILean family, which has been implemented in 17 production vehicles since 2013, benefitting a fleet of 14 million vehicles. Delivering a 21% weight reduction, it has offered an estimated savings of 100,000 tons in CO2 emissions. Lightweighting Enabling Technology ArcelorMittal won for its Fortiform 980GI Gen3 advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) that offers the ductility of DP600 at the higher strength level of 980 MPa. Application launch of this grade in production vehicles commenced in ICU HV Connector (Integrated Central control Unit) BFA HV/LV Wiring Harness Built-in Cam Battery Disconnect Unit (Busbar Frame Assembly) HV Junction Block HV Charging Coupler AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Free Info at http://info.hotims.com/79444-704 September 2021 7 FORDhttps://www.sae.org/news/2020/07/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-development-challenges http://info.hotims.com/79444-704 http://info.hotims.com/79444-704