Meet the All-New Aluminum Bodied Ford F-150
"It [aluminum] will be the material of choice.” Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company
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Military Grade Aluminum Proves Its Mettle
The U.S. military trusts aluminum’s durability to protect our troops as they navigate the most unforgiving environments – consumers can expect the same in their cars, SUVs and pickups.
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The Next Frontier:
Auto Body Frames
Aluminum body and structural components in mass-market vehicles will lead content growth.
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Aluminum Superior in Losing Weight, Boosting MPG
A new study shows that an all-aluminum vehicle can shed more than 40% body mass & boost fuel economy by 18% when combined with other design changes.
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Accelerating Aluminum
With the pedal to the metal, automotive aluminum use is expected to double its 2008 share of the materials mix by 2025 – its growth is driven by the environmental, safety and performance advantages it delivers.
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Aluminum News
The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 has seen a lot of attention since its January introduction at the Detroit Auto Show. Automotive News featured a cartoon recognizing the groundbreaking material application by illustrating the Man of Steel getting snubbed.
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The February 10 issue of Automotive News celebrates aluminum’s ascension in transportation.
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"... So it's a win-win-win when you can lightweight the car," said Jay Baron, president and CEO, Center for Automotive Research (CAR) who joined the Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) for Autoline TV’s Supplier Symposium on the floor of the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
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