Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
The survey shows continued growth in automaker’s overall use of aluminum reaching a high of 343 lbs (156 kg) per vehicle in 2012—up 5% from 327 lbs (148 kg) in 2009. Market factors already in place are projected to push aluminum content to 400 pounds per vehicle in 2015/2016.
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