JLR reengineers crosscar beam for its future vehicles

18 Dec JLR reengineers crosscar beam for its future vehicles

(Oilandgaspress) JLR has reengineered one of the most structurally important but carbon intensive components within its future vehicles ‑ the instrument panel crosscar beam.

The crosscar beam, which spans the width of the vehicle behind the dashboard, is a critical structural backbone in a vehicle’s cockpit, playing a key role in passenger safety, protecting occupants and mounting airbags, while reducing noise and vibration to keep the cabin calm and refined. Traditionally made from magnesium or steel, the new crossbeam structure is a composite material comprising fibre‑reinforced plastic and steel.

This engineering breakthrough is expected to cut over 50,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually* ‑ equivalent to the average yearly energy use of around 17,000 UK homes** ‑ all without compromising the luxury and refinement for JLR’s clients. This reduction comes from eliminating magnesium from the crosscar beam, which is highly carbon intensive to produce, in favour of a much lower carbon solution.

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