AIV

Aluminum Intensive Vehicle

ASF®

Audi Space Frame

BIW

Body-in-White

BRC

Body Rigidity Centreline

CIV

Composite Intensive Vehicle

EAA

European Aluminum Association

FRP

Fiber Reinforced Polymers

FSW

Friction Stir Welding

HAZ

Heat Affected Zone

HT

Heat Treatable

MPV

Multi Purpose Vehicle

NVH

Noise, Vibration and Harshness

PT

Processo Tecnico

RSW

Resistance Spot Welding

SF

Space Frame

SM

Sistema Meccanico

SMC

Sheet Molding Compound

SP

Schema di Principio

SPF

Super Plastic Forming

SPR

Self-Piercing Rivets

SRR

Side Roof Rails

SUV

Sport Utility Vehicle

TWI

The Welding Institute

ULSAB

Ultra Light Steel Auto Body

UTS

Ultimate Tensile Strength