Based on the 2 million tons of aluminium components put on the road in 2005 and assuming a driving distance of 200.000 km, it has been calculated that:
- Each kg of aluminium provided an average light-weighting of 1kg*
- 1kg of aluminium in a car reduces CO2 emissions by 20kg during its use-phase.
- 1kg of aluminium in a car reduces CO2 emissions by 19kg during its whole life-cycle.
Several detailed case studies and a simulator jointly developed by the International Aluminium Institute, the European Aluminium Association and the Aluminum Association are available for download from www.world-aluminium.org/Downloads.
* Assuming 20% secondary weight saving. For more details, please refer to the brochure Aluminium in cars.
