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Consumers will be “paid back” faster at the fuel pump if automakers opt to reduce vehicle weight with next-generation hybrids and diesels through greater use of auto aluminum, compared to the payback time associated with the added costs of today’s heavier hybrids and diesels.Aluminum Application Database
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2010 Editions
- January 2010 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Infiniti EX35
- Fast Facts Topic: Safety
- February 2010 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Audi A8
- Fast Facts Topic: Growth
2009 Editions
- January 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Toyota Prius
- Fast Facts Topic: Environment
- February 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: BMW 5 Series and Z4
- Fast Facts Topic: Fuel economy
- March 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: VW Golf
- Fast Facts Topic: Safety
- April 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Chevrolet Malibu
- Fast Facts Topic: Growth
- May 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Lincoln MKT
- Fast Facts Topic: Performance
- June 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Honda Pilot
- Fast Facts Topic: Recycling
- July 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Jaguar XJ
- Fast Facts Topic: Environment
- August 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Ford Taurus
- Fast Facts Topic: Safety
- September 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Acura 2010 RL
- Fast Facts Topic: Performance
- October 2009 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Tesla Model S
- Fast Facts Topic: Autoaluminum.org Facelift
Please note that there was no November or December 2009 edition published.
2008 Editions
- June 2008 (PDF) Pilot issue
- Featured Vehicle: Jaguar XJ
- Fast Facts Topic: Jaguar XJ
- July 2008 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Jeep Renegade
- Fast Facts Topic: High aluminum content vehicles
- August 2008 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Lotus Evora
- Fast Facts Topic: Environment
- September 2008 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Dodge Grand Caravan
- Fast Facts Topic: Safety
- October 2008 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: Acura TL
- Fast Facts Topic: Recycling
- November 2008 (PDF)
- Featured Vehicle: BMW 7 Series
- Fast Facts Topic: Fuel economy
Please note that there was no December 2008 edition published.
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