Life-Cycle and Energy Assessment of Automotive Component Manufacturing: The Dilemma Between Aluminum and Cast Iron
Considering the manufacturing of automotive components, there exists a dilemma around the substitution of traditional cast iron (CI) with lighter metals. Currently, aluminum alloys, being lighter compared to traditional materials, are considered as a more environmentally friendly solution. However,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/13/2557 |