Ford to Outfit Model Line With Aluminum Bodies, Mulally Says
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Lightweight aluminum has become “the material of choice” at Ford Motor Co. and the automaker will eventually use it across its entire model lineup, Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally said.
“Over time, you’ll see more and more aluminum across our product line,” Mulally said today in an interview at the Detroit auto show. “It makes the most sense on the bigger vehicles because of the value you generate.”