Summary: New reports highlight that electric vehicle (EV) production now requires roughly 180-200kg of aluminium per vehicle. While “gigacasting” is gaining traction for underbodies, high-precision aluminium extrusions remain the gold standard for crash management systems and battery thermal management. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are prioritizing extruded profiles for their superior strength-to-weight ratios in heavier EV platforms.

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