Aluminum

The automotive industry uses aluminum for the vehicle body:

 Electrical wiring.
 Wheels.
 Lamps.
 Transmission.
 Air conditioner condenser and pipes
Engine parts like:
 Pistons.
 Radiator.
 Cylinder head.
and magnets for:
 Speedometers.
 Tachometers.
 Air bags).
Using aluminum for automobile manufacture instead of steel gives a number of benefits:
Performance benefits: Aluminum is 10% to 40% lighter than steel. Vehicles made from
aluminum have better acceleration, better braking, better handling and this save 15
percent in fuel consumption over steel vehicles.
Safety benefits: Aluminum can absorb twice as much energy in a crash than the equivalent
weight of steel.
Environmental benefits: Nearly 90 percent of automotive aluminum scrap is recovered
and recycled. Recycling 1 ton of aluminum saves energy equivalent to 21 barrels of oil.
Durability: Vehicles with aluminum components benefit from less need for rust repair and
they enjoy an increased lifespan.