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Aluminum in the News
Aluminum is a popular topic in the media as federal mandates continue to demand more fuel-efficient, safer and more environmentally-friendly cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. The links below provide the most up-to-date details on the future of lightweighting.
On Aluminum
Aug. 20, 2010
Automotive Design and Production
Study illuminates aluminum savings on trucks
Aug. 13, 2010
Today's Trucking
Aluminum Use on Trucks Can Result in Payload, Fuel Savings
Aug. 5, 2010
Truckinginfo/Heavy Duty Trucking
Study: “Aluminum intensive” trucks deliver significant savings
Aug. 3, 2010
FleetOwner
Answering the efficiency/performance question
July 26, 2010
FleetOwner
Car makers eye aluminium to reduce weight
July 20, 2010
Business-Standard
Lighten up
July 1, 2010
Modern Metals
Aluminum brings a light touch to new cars
June 30, 2010
Metro Canada
Lighter Vehicles Spell Better Gas Mileage
June 22, 2010
Kiplinger
From Aluminum, a Gas Mileage Bonus
June 15, 2010
The New York Times - Green Blog