Castings drive fuel efficiency: Lightweight castings continue to play an important role in reducing weight and increasing fuel efficiency of vehicles

摘要

Seemingly now more than ever, fuel economy is playing an important role in consumers' choices for new automobiles. With gas prices spiraling out of control across the world and no relief in sight, the U.S. government and many consumers are looking to the automotive industry to find ways to improve fuel economy in new vehicles. To do this, the automotive industry is in turn looking to the metalcasting industry for assistance.