Light Metal Age Magazine details the importance of mass reduction with aluminum as leading automakers continue their quest toward electrification. The article emphasizes EVs as a key growth market for aluminum and highlights the metal’s role in offsetting the weight of heavy vehicle batteries. The feature further examines the expected growth surge for automotive aluminum as forecasted by the most recent Ducker Worldwide survey of automakers.
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Congrats @Nissan for using sustainable #aluminum in the hood, fender & doors achieving one third of the total 60kg weight savings in Qashqai BIW. We proudly support Nissan Europe as the majority aluminum sheet provider & taking back 100% of their scrap via closed-loop recycling.
In our latest Hydro Talks podcast, we’re joined by Morten Halleraker, Head of the Battery unit in Hydro Energy, to discuss developments in EV batteries and recycling to fight climate change. Download or listen here: https://www.hydro.com/en/about-hydro/stories-by-hydro/for-batteries-and-hydro-the-future-is-now/
