A 10 per cent reduction in vehicle weight can result in a 7 per cent improvement in fuel economy. While headlines are grabbed by the use of carbon-based materials, there have been noticeable advances in the use of high-strength steels and aluminium. Continuing our series of research snapshots, this one highlights some advances by automakers to make their cars ever lighter.
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