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Replacing iron and steel with auto aluminum creates a weight savings of 45 to 50 percent while increasing vehicle performance and fuel economy without sacrificing automotive safety.

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News Releases

The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) delivers news on its latest studies and recent member activity, in addition to commenting on issues affecting the industry. Read the latest releases below.

Fuel and Payload Savings Improve with Aluminum use in Class 8 Trucks and Trailers, New Study Confirms
Aug. 3, 2010

Automotive Aluminum Offers Greater Weight Reduction Potential Than Steel While Retaining Strength, New Study Confirms
June 15, 2010

New Fuel Economy Plans by the Obama Administration will Benefit from Stronger Focus On Low Weight, High Strength Materials, Aluminum Industry Says
May 21, 2010

Aluminum Provides Superior Lifecycle Emissions Reductions and Energy Savings According to International Research Development Body
April 14, 2010

Lightweighting Solutions Key to Helping Meet Tough New Fuel Economy Standards, Aluminum Industry Says
April 1, 2010

Aluminum Engines Take Eight of Ward’s “10 Best Engines” for 2010
Feb. 9, 2010

Obama Administration, Auto and Truck Makers Should Pursue Lower Weight Vehicles in Concert with Other Technologies to Boost Fuel Efficiency
Jan. 12, 2010

Size-Based Approach to Future Fuel Economy Standards Will Benefit Consumers and Environment, Aluminum Industry Tells Federal Regulators
Dec. 2, 2009

Aluminum Use in Electric Vehicles will Reduce High Cost of Battery Power for Plug-Ins and Hybrids, New Study Confirms
Oct. 20, 2009

High Strength, Low Weight Materials Critical to Future of Commercial Vehicle Industry, Aluminum Association Tells SAE Conference
Oct. 6, 2009