Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine Features Alcoa Wheels
January 6, 2010
In recent times, the move towards reduced emissions and improved fuel consumption through lighter weight has seen aluminum use rise in powertrain applications.
Of particular interest in regards to weight saving in powertrain and its consequent influence on emissions has been the use of light alloy wheels. Lightweight wheels not only have a linear effect on reducing emissions and fuel consumption but also improve driving performance and efficiency due to a lower rotary inertia. As the energy used to acelerate and decelerate the wheel is reduced, less mass is required in adjacent, unsprung components such as brakes, steering and suspension, with lowered unsprung weight compounding the benefits of fuel economy and reduced emissions.
To get a supplier's view, Automotive Manufacturing Solutions magazine spoke to Brian Thomas with Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products.
Follow the link below to read the entire article.
January 6, 2010
In recent times, the move towards reduced emissions and improved fuel consumption through lighter weight has seen aluminum use rise in powertrain applications.
Of particular interest in regards to weight saving in powertrain and its consequent influence on emissions has been the use of light alloy wheels. Lightweight wheels not only have a linear effect on reducing emissions and fuel consumption but also improve driving performance and efficiency due to a lower rotary inertia. As the energy used to acelerate and decelerate the wheel is reduced, less mass is required in adjacent, unsprung components such as brakes, steering and suspension, with lowered unsprung weight compounding the benefits of fuel economy and reduced emissions.
To get a supplier's view, Automotive Manufacturing Solutions magazine spoke to Brian Thomas with Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products.
Follow the link below to read the entire article.
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