Building an aluminum car
Journal Article
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· Mechanical Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:7087524
This article examines the increasing use of aluminum in automobiles to decrease weight and consequently increase fuel economy. The topics of the article include federal fuel economy goals, the development of optimum body structure and manufacturing techniques, comparison with steel, cost of materials, weight reduction and recycling of materials.
- OSTI ID:
- 7087524
- Journal Information:
- Mechanical Engineering; (United States), Vol. 116:5; ISSN 0025-6501
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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