Automotive OEM acoustics - the ideal application for carbon neutral solutions

Abstract

The Automotive acoustics arena is rich with application opportunities for carbon neutral or climate positive parts. Designing possible "green" NVH solutions however must never compromise the intended acoustical performance of the parts. This paper investigates the acoustical needs of OEM vehicles with an emphasis on applying green solutions. Furthermore, it demonstrates that vehicular acoustic performance need not be compromised as the industry moves down the road towards more climate friendly initiatives. This paper details that the traditional NVH treatment packages can easily be modified to create NVH solutions that quiet the vehicle without negatively affecting the planet. Lastly, the paper will identify what the writer considers to be ideal applications for planet friendly, carbon neutral NVH solutions using acoustical barrier applications specifically, that are production ready and commercially available today.