Exploring the Trends, Opportunities and Aluminum Solutions Behind Automotive Material Innovation

Abstract

For automakers, staying competitive has never been more critical. The evolving mobility ecosystem will ultimately be determined by consumers’ demand for cost, convenience and connectivity—creating opportunities for automakers, technology firms and material suppliers to deliver new innovations. In parallel, automakers continue to seek advantages in safety, fuel economy and vehicle performance through lightweighting, leading vehicle designers to seek optimized multi-material body structure solutions.