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August 12, 2020
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Survey Reveals Aluminum Remains Fastest Growing Automotive Material, Emerging as a Preferred Metal for Electric Vehicles

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Multi-material vehicle construction, onslaught of electrified powertrains and battery electric vehicle platforms drive aluminum’s increased market penetration

DETROIT, August 12, 2020 – A new survey released today confirms aluminum, already the fastest growing automotive material, is expected to grow to content levels of 514 pounds per vehicle (PPV) by 2026, up 12% from 2020 levels. The survey, conducted by DuckerFrontier, analyzes the latest information on material content for North American light vehicles from the full automotive value chain, including automakers and their suppliers, and credits aluminum content penetration increases to its growing use in vehicle closure parts, body-in-white parts and chassis applications in traditional vehicles, as well as growth of electrified powertrain and battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms.

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The demand for #aluminum is accelerating, as the low weight, high-strength metal continues to help automakers adapt to new mobility trends in the fast-emerging EV segment, as well as hit emissions reduction goals. Learn more about this trend, here: https://bit.ly/3sa5HwG

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As the world unites to fight COVID-19, thank you to our automotive customers for being on the frontlines, driving the global economy forward. To ensure the supply chain remains unbroken, the aluminum industry is taking active measures to support the auto industry today—and as vehicle manufacturing begins to come back online. We remain committed to you—our partners—always, but especially in these challenging times. Stay safe. We're in it together and our mettle is strong.