Use of Aluminum in European Cars is Increasing

According to a recent study, the amount of aluminum used in new European cars have risen over these past few years. Starting with 50kg of aluminum in 1990, that number has increased to 132kg in 2005 and is expected to grow by another 25kg by 2010. Why aluminum? Aluminum is light, which allows the vehicle to save weight with a total fuel saving of 1 billion liters each year, as well as decreasing CO2 emissions.

The study focused on different aluminum semi-materials including the car components to the exterior sheets. Conducted by Knibb, Gormezano & Partners with the European Aluminum Association and was based off 15 million cars produced in Europe in 2005. Up until today, aluminum is being applied everywhere in the automotive industry to improve safety and performance, also, we can see from the new Jaguar XK-Type, the new aluminum body symbolizes a new era of design.


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kart1 - 1/16/2007 11:44:46 PM

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Since European cars are widely regarded for their handling prowess it is necessary that more metal be used and the main reason is because of the technology and safety features in the cars. Keeping the weight down is necessary for the better performance numbers.

kart1 - 1/16/2007 11:45:18 PM

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*necessary that more aluminum*

EL34i - 1/17/2007 1:48:43 AM

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As a tin foil hat connoisseur, I can attest to the inherent aerodynamic possibilities of aluminum. I've often noticed that as I unsuccessfully attempt to evade Irvine police, my aerodynamic tin foil hats allow me and my expanding beer gut to slice through the air. Unfortnately, my escape is unraveled by my poor eyesight and coordination.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/17/2007 11:42:22 PM

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Go A8!!!

XJ? I guess.

XK? Hell yeah!