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•    Title:   Aluminum Steers Automakers in the Right Direction

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•    Volume:  Vol. 79, No. 5 

•    Year:   2021

•    No. Pages:  2

•    Description:   Thanks to electrification, lightweighting, and more stringent safety regulations, there has been an increase in demand for aluminum rolled products, extrusions, forgings, and castings. Extrusions in particular have seen increased demand, due to their use in battery box designs and various body structures, including front and rear bumpers, cross body-beams, roof-rails, etc. This article provides an overview of recent vehicles implementing aluminum, as well as automotive aluminum innovations. 

•    Companies Mentioned:   Lotus Group, Novelis, Nissan, McLaren, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Anchor Harvey, Cake, Volvo Car Group, Zhejiang Geely Holding, Hydro, Polestar, Constellium, Alumobility

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