Ducker survey finds aluminum expected to represent 16% of total vehicle weight by 2028; transition to a multi-material design

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By mmillikinAug 3, 2017, 3:04 pm215 pts
Over the next decade, automakers will continue to increase the adoption of high-strength, low weight aluminum in new car and truck construction at a faster pace than ever before. Total aluminum content is expected to grow from 397 pounds (180.1 kg) per vehicle (PPV) in 2015 to 565 PPV (256.3 kg) by 2028,…

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