AISI Underscores Importance of Steel in Future Vehicles to Meet Fuel and Emissions Regulations at Congressional Steel Caucus Hearing
Posted on: Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 14:52 CDT
North American steel industry and automotive manufacturers collaborate to further advance the use of steel in future vehicles
"Over the years, automotive steel has reinvented itself repeatedly, as the requirements for newer, safer, more fuel-efficient vehicles have become more demanding," Krupitzer said. "The use of new advanced high-strength steel makes vehicles considerably stronger, while requiring less mass, which increases fuel economy. Steel's extreme energy efficiency and high rate of recyclability make it the ideal material of choice for new vehicles."
Krupitzer also noted that collaboration among steel and automotive companies is critical for future vehicle development efforts. He discussed the significant accomplishments of this partnership with the Steel Caucus. For example, the U.S. steel industry has reduced the amount of energy required to produce one ton of steel by more than 60 percent. SMDI member companies brought new ideas to the global automotive industry through a series of projects, including UltraLight Steel AutoBody (ULSAB), UltraLight Steel Auto Closures, Suspensions and ULSAB-Advanced Vehicle Concepts. He also pointed out that the average recycling rate for automotive steel is 97 percent, making it the most recycled material in the industry.
AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and through its business unit; SMDI conducts research with its member companies in partnership with its customers to advance the use of steel in the marketplace.
To download a copy of Krupitzer's testimony, click here.
The Automotive Applications Council is a part of AISI's SMDI. The council focuses on advancing the use of steel in the highly competitive automotive market. For more news or information, visit www.autosteel.org.
Automotive Applications Council investors are:
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco
- ArcelorMittal USA
- Nucor Corporation
- Severstal North America Inc.
- United States Steel Corporation
SOURCE American Iron and Steel Institute
Source: PR Newswire
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