ALUMINIUM AND THE CAR

The need to use less energy has stimulated the investigation of the use of aluminium in lightweight car construction to reduce fuel consumption. Concepts discussed include aluminium bodies, fastened with adhesives instead of spot-welding, and fitted with plastic doors, wheel arches and also front and rear-end sections. In addition to car bodies, the use of aluminium alloys is discussed in engine and steering gear components. The introduction of lighter pistons for example will lead to generally smaller and lighter engines. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Industrial Press Limited

  Quadrant House, The Quadrant
  Sutton, Surrey,   England 
• Authors:
  • NARRAWAY, R
• Publication Date: 1981-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 16-17
• Serial:
  • Engineering Materials and Design
  • Volume: 25
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum; Aluminum alloys; Automobiles; Design; Doors (Vehicles); Energy conservation; Fuel consumption; Lightweight materials; Motor vehicle bodies; Motors; Plastics; Steering gears; Vehicle power plants
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile bodies; Automobile engines
• ITRD Terms: 7168: Aluminium; 1356: Body (car); 1243: Car; 1357: Car door; 9011: Design (overall design); 1357: Door (car); 1357: Door lock; 212: Energy conservation; 9038: Lightweight; 1357: Lock (car door); 1334: Motor; 7454: Plastic material
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Environment; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00335022
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 16 1981 12:00AM