From Aluminum, a Gas Mileage Bonus
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 16:20
in Physics & Chemistry
In the last few years, car makers have switched from steel to aluminum for wheels, hoods, transmission cases, heat exchangers like radiators, and other components. With tougher standards looming, the aluminum industry is taking aim at the basic shell and skeleton of the car, known in the industry as the "body in white."