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Rio Tinto unveils new aluminium alloy to make lighter cars

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2019 | 8:48 am Suppliers & Equipment Canada Aluminum 

Rio Tinto unveiled Monday a new aluminum alloy that could reduce the weight of vehicle wheels by as much as 7%, while making them stronger 15% to 20% stronger than traditional wheels. The world’s No. 2 miner, which is also...

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