Detroit, Michigan – A recent industry report indicates that aluminum PPV (pounds per vehicle) in automobiles is expected to rise 12 percent by 2026, bringing the average amount of the metal in vehicles to 514lbs.
The study, released in August by DuckerFrontier for the Aluminum Association, seems to point to a shift toward increased aluminum use in vehicle assembly, projecting that about one-third of any fender or door on a new-car dealership lot will be aluminum in only six years.
“As consumer pressures and environmental challenges increase—so too does the use of automotive aluminum. This demand is accelerating as low carbon, high-strength aluminum is helping automakers adapt to new mobility trends, and we’re bullish on the growth potential of the metal in the fast-emerging electric vehicle segment,” Aluminum Transportation Group chairman Ganesh Panneer (Novelis) said in a statement Aug. 12.
“Automotive aluminum market penetration enjoyed year-over-year growth the past five decades and that expansion is expected to continue as far down the road as can be projected today. As electric vehicles become more widely available, greater aluminum use to extend range and help offset battery weight and cost will ensure consumers will still be able to choose high performing cars and trucks that are safe, fun to drive and better for the protection of the environment.”
As it stands, the average aluminum content in vehicles is around the 459lbs mark, with parts such as hoods, tailgates and doors being made from aluminum more and more frequently as the years go on.
The full report from DuckerFrontier can be found here.
