Audi A8’s Aluminum Frame 40 Percent Lighter than Comparable Steel Body Shell
The aluminum industry recently submitted comments on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel use from heavy duty trucks and buses for model years 2014 – 2017
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Ford Explorer – winners of the prestigious North American Car and Truck of the Year award at this year’s North American International Auto Show – illustrate the advantages of using aluminum to help reduce vehicle weight, improve fuel economy and lower emissions