Aluminum will be greenhouse gas neutral by 2030  In the critical transportation industry, our research in lifecycle modeling has shown that by 2030 the emissions of the entire aluminum industry can be offset by the potential emission savings from the transport sector's increased use of aluminum.
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From increased fuel economy and reduced carbon emissions to crash protection without compromise and enhanced driving performance, Alcoa aluminum builds a better car, truck or trailer. All other factors being equal, lighter cars accelerate faster, stop faster, and have better handling – that’s why many top performance cars are all-aluminum.
Aluminum's light-weight saves fuel costs. For every 10% reduction in vehicle weight, there is a 5-7% fuel savings. Alcoa aluminum provides even greater benefits to hybrid vehicles with advanced powertrains, improving fuel economy by 13.5% compared to an equivalent hybrid vehicle comprised of steel.
Alcoa aluminum is infinitely recyclable and contributes to significant reductions in CO2 emissions. Using a larger percentage of aluminum reduces the overall weight of the vehicle, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with global warming.
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What's New
May 2, 2013
Alcoa to Further Expand North American Automotive Sheet Capacity
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November 6, 2012
Alcoa Congratulates Tesla on the All-Aluminum Model S Being Named Automobile Magazine’s ‘Car of the Year’
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