Advantages of using Aluminium in automobiles

• There is a marked increase in the use of aluminum in automobiles over the years. Following the report of the Aluminum Association in the 2002 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content Study, for 2002, the average aluminum content for passenger cars and light trucks combined is about 125 Kg while the average for all vehicles sold in 1999 was about 113 Kg.
  
  
• It is also noted that lower energy consumption and gas emissions is possible through reduced weight, for example, extensive use of aluminium can result in up to 300 kg weight reduction in a medium size vehicle (1400kg).
  
  
• For every 100 kg reduction in the automotive sector, there is a cut of 20% lower exhaust gas emissions and proportionally reduced operating costs.
  
  
• One of the major challenges in Aluminium industry is to machine complex components out of thick plate replacing parts previously machined from die forgings or fabricated from sheet and extrusions. This would reduce the cost of manufacturing as well as enhance the application of complex shapes.
  
  
  
• The picture below shows a Jaguar Car which is having almost complete body and frame made out of Aluminium.