Constellium, in partnership with Novelis, today announced the formation of Alumobility. The focus of this non-profit organization is to provide innovative solutions that can be implemented immediately. The aim is to promote the use of aluminum body panels in the automotive industry. With their global ecosystem, the two leading aluminum and technology partners increase the added value for car manufacturers and consumers by enabling lighter, more efficient and more sustainable vehicles for future mobility. Through joint technical projects, thought leadership and partnerships with global automotive manufacturers, Alumobility will contribute to the development of smarter, lighter, safer and more sustainable vehicles.
The automotive industry continues to rely on lightweight, high-strength and sustainably sourced aluminum to shape the future of mobility. To advance these efforts, Alumobility has already developed technical studies looking at the next generation of aluminum doors and an all-aluminum structural B-pillar. The resulting design solutions illustrate that aluminum can effectively compete with other materials for high-volume vehicles at a relatively low cost to manufacturers.
"Aluminum represents the promise of a stronger, more collaborative and sustainable future of mobility," said Jack Clark, Vice President of Alumobility and Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Chief Technical Officer at Constellium. "Alumobility's technical work will strengthen the role of lightweight, sustainable aluminum - especially in electric vehicles. At the same time, it will increase the recycling of aluminum and reduce carbon dioxide emissions over the entire life cycle."
"Alumobility is a coalition of organizations that are passionate about driving innovation and demonstrating the benefits of aluminum body panels in automotive manufacturing," commented Pierre Labat, President of Alumobility and Vice President, Global Automotive at Novelis. "Our global ecosystem approach is action-oriented and leverages the best professionals in our industry to support OEMs and enable aluminum-enabled mobility."
