A new paper from the Aluminum Association examines a painted aluminum hood sample taken from a vehicle, types of corrosion and their cause. Read this report to learn preventative measures for corrosion through durability tests and read more from Repairer Driven News for lessons for OEMs and repair shops.
Download “Analysis of Painted Aluminum Hood and Associated Corrosion at Hem” from the Research & Resources page at DriveAluminum.org.
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Last month, Ford experienced their best May sales performance since 2000 thanks to its trucks line. The aluminum-bodied F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in America, and a leader in safety, performance, efficiency and durability. The Drive details positive sales numbers on these aluminum-intensive vehicles.
As the U.S. continues down the road to revised fuel economy standards, Bloomberg reports California and automakers have aligned to the potential change in vehicle emission standards. In case you missed it, read the ATG’s statement on the EPA’s final determination here.
Aluminum use in vehicle design is crucial to reducing the overall carbon footprint of a vehicle life cycle. Aluminum Association member company Aleris shares insight into aluminum’s sustainability in this feature.
“Aluminium remains the fastest growing automotive material over competing materials and is entering its most unprecedented growth phase since we’ve been tracking the shifting mix of automotive materials,” said Abey Abraham, Ducker Worldwide. Read more about aluminum’s current and future growth in this feature by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions.
The Trump Administration recently announced a number of changes to the United States’s steel and aluminum tariff policy. Read more about the Aluminum Association’s stance on aluminum tariffs here.
The Detroit Free Press reports Ford’s aluminum-bodied F-Series achieved a nine percent sales increase and made more money than Facebook in 2017. Read more about consumers and automakers benefits to driving aluminum here.
As electric vehicle technology continues to gain momentum, so do job investments in the automotive aluminum industry. The industry invested more than $2.6B in new and updated facilities nationwide since 2013. This article shares more details about recent investments and future growth for the material.
