The main advantage of aluminum is its ability to drastically reduce the weight of a vehicle. This weight saving has an impact on all types of vehicles. Electric vehicles benefit from a longer range as less energy is required to move the lighter structure. Internal combustion engines also consume less fuel, which leads to a direct reduction in emissions.
The use of aluminum also reduces the need for large and heavy batteries in electric vehicles, which reduces the amount of material and costs in the manufacturing process. In addition, the lighter overall weight of a car leads to further savings in secondary components such as brakes and chassis, which further reduces production costs and resource consumption.
