News Releases

New Study Shows Aluminum Superior to Steel in Shedding Vehicle Body Mass, Boosting Fuel Economy

Apr 16, 2013

Industry Reveals Results of New Vehicle Design Study at 2013 SAE World Congress

Aluminum Shines in Military Vehicle Showcased on “Jay Leno’s Garage”

Mar 05, 2013

U.S. Army’s Demo Vehicle Relies on Metal’s Efficiency, Durability Properties

2013 NAIAS Models Demonstrate Aluminum Growth

Jan 11, 2013

Materials Substitution Accelerates to Increase Fuel Economy Benefits

Aluminum Gains Big Momentum: New Report Confirms Strong, Low Weight Materials as Best Way to Reach 50+ MPG as Automakers Tout the Metal

Sep 27, 2012

Aluminum Cars and Trucks: The Benefits

Jul 27, 2012

Tesla Model S Relies on Aluminum to Maximize Electric Vehicle’s Range

Jun 22, 2012

Aluminum Transportation Group Applauds Innovation

Auto Aluminum Reaches New Heights with Growth Expected to Continue in U.S. and Abroad, Aluminum Association Tells AMM Conference

May 02, 2012

Auto Aluminum Exec Details Drivers Fueling the Metal’s Record Growth

Apr 25, 2012

As Presented at the 2012 SAE World Congress

Automakers Ramping Up Aluminum Use Ahead of Proposed Fuel Economy and Emissions Regulations, Aluminum Officials Detail to Regulators in Public Forum in Detroit

Jan 17, 2012

Aluminum Key to Meeting Heavy Truck Fuel Regulations, Aluminum Association Tells SAE Conference

Dec 01, 2011

Automakers Accelerating Transition to Aluminum to Increase Fuel Efficiency, Reduce Emissions and Meet Tough, New Standards Announced Today

Nov 16, 2011

Aluminum Industry Comments on Proposed Regulations

Auto Aluminum Usage Hits All-Time High, Expected to Aggressively Accelerate, New Survey of Automakers Says

Sep 07, 2011

Aluminum Use as a Percent of Automotive Materials Mix to Double by 2025 According to Survey

New EPA/NHTSA Heavy Truck Regs Tout Aluminum as the #1 Material to Boost Fuel Economy and Cut Emissions

Aug 15, 2011

Aluminum Industry Statement: Fuel Economy Standards Announcement

Jul 29, 2011

Downweighting with Aluminum Part of Solution to Meeting Proposed Fuel Economy Standards Announced by the Obama Administration, Aluminum Industry Says

Automakers Look to Aluminum to Reduce Vehicle Weight Safely

May 10, 2011

Fuel Economy and Emission Regs Prompt Further Interest in Cost-Effective Weight Reduction

Aluminum Can Reduce Vehicle Body Structure Weight Safely by 40 Percent, Study Finds

Apr 13, 2011

Industry Delivers Keynote on Auto Materials Sustainability Study at 2011 SAE World Congress

Aluminum Critical to Meeting Future Federal Regulations, Aluminum Association Tells IQPC Conference

Apr 11, 2011

Increased Use of Lightweight Auto Aluminum Helps Consumers Spend Less at the Pump

Mar 17, 2011

Next Generation Aluminum Space Frame is a Revolution in Auto Design

Feb 11, 2011

Audi A8’s Aluminum Frame 40 Percent Lighter than Comparable Steel Body Shell

Aluminum Reduces Heavy Truck Weight by 14 Percent to Improve Fuel Economy

Feb 01, 2011

Aluminum Industry Comments On Proposed Regulations

2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year Winners Use Auto Aluminum to Help Reduce Emissions, Fuel Consumption

Jan 14, 2011

Indicative of predictions for auto aluminum demand to double in next decade