Novelis Highlights Superior Benefits of Lighter Weight Aluminum in Automotive Industry
Novelis believes that the demand for lighter, greener, simpler, and safer vehicles will continue to grow in future.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Aluminum is in a great position to address a number of the urgent issues facing the automobile production sector today, according to a recent blog post by Daniel Kern, Vice President, Global automobile Development, Novelis Inc.
The article emphasized how much lighter aluminum-built cars are than steel-built ones. For example, automobiles with aluminum-intensive body-in-white constructions can weigh up to 45% less than those with steel-intensive constructions, which significantly lowers energy consumption and saves money. The lighter weight will result in a longer battery range for electric cars.
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Automakers may now design vehicles with fewer lifespan emissions thanks to Novelis, which helps them meet the previously mentioned carbon reduction targets. During operation, lighter cars use less fuel and emit fewer emissions. Aluminum's adaptability promotes production efficiency and modular design.
According to Novelis, the market for safer, simpler, lighter, and greener automobiles will only increase in the future. The corporation stated that the switch to aluminum should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a challenge. Novelis also reaffirmed its dedication to guiding the automobile sector toward a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable future.
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