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Light Duty Vehicle Market
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Aluminum Extrusions Prove Superior in Bumper Systems
The automotive business is rife with change as OEMs introduce new powertrains for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). Car companies
Alumobility Introduces a New Generation of Aluminum Doors
Anyone who works with aluminum or other materials understands how difficult it is to introduce a new material to the
Electric Vehicle Material Selection for Chassis and Suspension Components
Regardless of whether a vehicle features an electric or internal combustion engine (ICE), there are many factors that affect the
Automotive Suspension Components Present Opportunity for Aluminum Forgings
When consumers think about the material makeup of an automobile, they mostly think about the plastics and cloth in the
Heavy Duty Vehicle Market
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Wear Evaluation of Niobium-Added Cast Iron for Brake Disc and Drum Applications
SAE Technical Paper 2020-01-1627, October 2020, co-authored with CBMM, Leal Consulting, and Metaprol. DOWNLOAD FREE COPY
Lightweighting Confidence Report
NACFE is a non-biased source for trucking technologies that improve freight efficiency, reduce fuel and emissions. The Lightweighting Confidence Report
Lightening Things Up for Diesels – Diesel Progress
In commercial trucking, there is a significant effort to reduce the weight over the steer axle. Trailer bogies are adjusted;
Patents
Method of Manufacturing a Metal Matrix Composite
Lightweight Brake Drum for Class 8 Truck & Trailer
United States 9,145,938
Co-inventors: T. Wood, N. Anderson
Assignee is Gunite Corporation