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The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) delivers news on its latest studies and recent member activity, in addition to commenting on issues affecting the industry. Read the latest releases below.
Auto Aluminum Exec Details Drivers Fueling the Metal’s Record Growth
April 25, 2012
Aluminum Key to Meeting Heavy Truck Fuel Regulations, Aluminum Association Tells SAE Conference
Dec. 1, 2011
Auto Aluminum Usage Hits All-Time High, Expected to Aggressively Accelerate, New Survey of Automakers Says
Sept. 7, 2011
New EPA/NHTSA Heavy Truck Regs Tout Aluminum as the #1 Material to Boost Fuel Economy and Cut Emissions
Aug. 15, 2011
Aluminum Critical to Meeting Future Federal Regulations, Aluminum Association Tells IQPC Conference
Aug. 11, 2011
Aluminum Industry Statement: Fuel Economy Standards Announcement
July 29, 2011
Automakers Look to Aluminum to Reduce Vehicle Weight Safely
May 10, 2011