This report highlights the importance of aluminum lightweighting for emission reduction and fuel efficiency in the automotive industry. It explores the growing demand driven by electrification and sustainability goals. Challenges include cost, strength, joining, repairability, and recycling difficulties. The report examines the usage of aluminum in body-in-white construction, extrusions, and castings, discussing their advantages and market trends.
This report highlights the importance of aluminum lightweighting for emission reduction and fuel efficiency in the automotive industry. It explores the growing demand driven by electrification and sustainability goals. Challenges include cost, strength, joining, repairability, and recycling difficulties. The report examines the usage of aluminum in body-in-white construction, extrusions, and castings, discussing their advantages and market trends.