Aluminium shift

The amount of light, recyclable aluminium in European cars will rise to 180kg on average by 2020 as automakers look to cut harmful carbon emissions.

Global targets to curb greenhouse gases are prompting a shift to aluminium away from other, heavier metals such as steel.

aluminium use is expected to rise to 180kg per car on average from 140kg in 2012, with long-term growth coming from rolling sheet and extrusion components, said Gerd Gotz, director general of industry body European Aluminium, citing a new study confirming forecasts it made in 2012.