Projetos automotivos definitivamente n?o se resumem apenas a configura??o inicial do automóvel. Os aspectos de prioriza??o devem fazer parte desde o início do planejamento do projeto até os programas de estrutura??o de pós vendas e término de vida do veículo. No projeto, a defini??o do powertrain adequado quanto ao compromisso de desempenho esperado pelo time de produto e atendimento às normas e regulamenta??es de emiss?es determinados pela engenharia. No ciclo de vida do veículo, assegurar um plano de manuten??o adequado que permita que o veículo mantenha os mesmos padr?es após o uso a qual foi projetado.

In my view vehicle performance must be priority number one. Emission should be minimum that the planet can absorb the emissions. So instead of focusing in car to be producing less emissions, slwe should focus in making the planet absorb more of oir emissions and give priority to vehicle performance. Different thinking.

Balancing vehicle performance and emission standards requires smart trade-offs, not just compromises. By embracing innovative technologies like lightweight materials, hybrid systems, and efficient powertrains, you can maintain performance while meeting emission targets. It’s about optimizing both without sacrificing one for the other.

Fuel efficiency is paramount for all new vehicles, be they BEV, hybrid or ICE. Our impact on the global environment must be managed and improved. Fuel efficiency does not mean boring, or negative. We must seek innovation in safety improvements and weight management, no longer relying on increased structural masses for resisting deformation, but improving primary safety to reduce the need for structural mass. This goes hand in glove with improving vehicle emissions.

Balancing vehicle performance and emission standards may require some compromise, but a middle ground is possible. Prioritizing cleaner technologies, like hybrid systems, can maintain strong performance while meeting stricter emissions standards. The key is innovating in lightweight materials, aerodynamics, and energy efficiency to enhance performance without sacrificing environmental goals. While some trade-offs may be necessary, with the right approach, it is possible to deliver both performance and sustainability.