The answer is yes! Using aluminum instead of steel in transportation applications can reduce the weight of the vehicle quite considerably.

The math is simple; a lighter car means more load capacity and less fuel consumption. You can actually save 5-10% fuel by only reducing the weight of the car by 10%.

Aluminium is strong yet lightweight, making it ideal for optimizing fuel usage for heavier vehicles. It requires less fuel to move an aluminum object the same distance as an object made of, say, steel.

A lighter car will also have more cargo capacity, which will make the transportation of goods much more efficient. The space utilization can reduce a significant amount of driving trips over the course of a year.

On average, trucks with aluminum bodies weigh about 136 kilos less than steel. This weight difference results in significant fuel savings on the road.

By switching to aluminum, you can reduce weight while maintaining the necessary strength and durability. Also in terms of the use of electric vehicles, reduced weight will be an important contributor to battery saving and reducing the number of charging breaks.

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