For the third year in a row, the WardsAuto and DuPont Automotive Trends Benchmark study found that aluminum is the most popular material being used by automotive engineers to meet rising federal fuel economy and emissions targets. Decreasing mass with multi-material solutions (which still includes advanced aluminum alloys in concert with other materials) is the second most favored approach.
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2021 Ford F-150 First Review: An All-New Hybrid Is Only The Beginning: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/2020/11/23/2021-ford-f-150-first-review-an-all-new-hybrid-is-only-the-beginning/?sh=6bfff7d03128 via @Forbes
Let’s be honest, lengthy studies can be hard to digest. Luckily, @Constellium’s Technical Director for Auto Body Sheet in North American, Andreas Afseth, gives us a breakdown on key insights of the new @DuckerFrontier study on #AutomotiveAluminum: https://bit.ly/3nxk8sp
Ever seen an aluminum car be built by hand? @BusinessInsider lets @Chris_Runge_ walk us through how he builds made-to-order sports cars in his garage using a technique where he bends #aluminum panels into the classic curves found in old #Porsches: https://bit.ly/3pK65lt
Industry thought leader & ATG Chairman, Ganesh Panneer of @Novelis, wrote an insightful piece for @AluminiumToday on how #aluminum’s role in the era of electrification could make EVs safer & more sustainable than ever before. See it on pg. 44-45: https://bit.ly/38TNRI0
