Automotive Aluminum: News Releases

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News Releases

The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) delivers news on its latest studies and recent member activity, in addition to commenting on issues affecting the industry. Read the latest releases below.

Aluminum Engines Take Eight of Ward’s “10 Best Engines” for 2010
Feb. 9, 2010

Obama Administration, Auto and Truck Makers Should Pursue Lower Weight Vehicles in Concert with Other Technologies to Boost Fuel Efficiency
Jan. 12, 2010

Size-Based Approach to Future Fuel Economy Standards Will Benefit Consumers and Environment, Aluminum Industry Tells Federal Regulators
Dec. 2, 2009

Aluminum Use in Electric Vehicles will Reduce High Cost of Battery Power for Plug-Ins and Hybrids, New Study Confirms
Oct. 20, 2009

High Strength, Low Weight Materials Critical to Future of Commercial Vehicle Industry, Aluminum Association Tells SAE Conference
Oct. 6, 2009

Lightweighting Part of the Solution to Commercial Vehicle Fuel Economy Concerns, Aluminum Association Tells National Academy of Sciences
June 19, 2009

Cars can be large, light and safe
May 22, 2009

Small versus Light: Making the Distinction
May 21, 2009

Statement in Response to Obama Administration's Plans to Raise Gas Mileage Standards by 2016 and Establish National Greenhouse Gas Rules
May 19, 2009

Aluminum Industry Weighs In on CAFE
March 27, 2009