Tag Archives: aluminum

LG Energy Solution, Toyota Sign Long-Term Battery Deal

Posted on 4 October 2023 by Ken Zino

The deal is LG Energy Solution’s largest single supply agreement secured outside of its many joint ventures. The company now supplies its batteries to all top five global automakers[based on 2022 sales]. The company has eight battery manufacturing facilities currently operating or under construction in North America, and continues to expand both its production network and supply chain in the region. Continue reading →

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Thoughts on NAIAS Vehicles that Really Matter

Posted on 20 January 2014 by Ken Zino

Among the noise, models, crowds and carnival atmosphere at the North American International Auto Show last week, aka NAIAS, several important vehicles stand out. Continue reading →

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Ford F-150 Aluminum Pickup Sheds 700 Pounds Late this Year

Posted on 14 January 2014 by Ken Zino

It is too soon for direct comparisons with the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and GMC Sierra because of the lack of detail in the media presentation. Some of the savings no doubt come from substituting smaller engines for a V8, but not all. No curb weights were given. Continue reading →

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GM Claims Aluminum Spot Welding Innovation

Posted on 28 September 2012 by Ken Zino

General Motors Research & Development has invented what it claims is an industry-first aluminum welding technology, which it predicts will increase the use of the lightweight metal on future vehicles. The latest fuel economy regulations are forcing automakers to improve efficiency. Simple Newtonian physics explains that the force needed to accelerate a mass decreases with weight reduction, for example, less fuel is needed to move a lighter vehicle – if the weight reduction is not used to increase performance, a traditional industry response. Continue reading →

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Honda Says New Steel and Aluminum Welding Process Cuts Weight

Posted on 25 September 2012 by Ken Zino

Honda Motor Company says it has a newly developed technology for the continuous welding of the dissimilar metals of steel and aluminum. Continue reading →

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Alcoa Expanding to Make More Lightweight Aluminum Alloys

Posted on 7 February 2012 by Ken Zino

With the auto industry now pursuing composites to reduce weight to meet increasingly stringent emission and fuel economy standards, the increased supply of lightweight aluminum alloys could find its way onto production automobiles. The question is at what rate? Continue reading →

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