“This use of mixed materials and advanced manufacturing is evident throughout the Silverado, resulting in a significant reduction in total vehicle weight and improved performance in many measures.” 

Chevrolet’s press release about its all-new Silverado, December 2017

“There will be no cars made of aluminium alone in the future. Press hardened steels (PHS) will play a special role in this development. PHS grades are at the core of a car’s occupant cell, which protects the driver and passengers in case of a collision. If you compare the stiffness-weight ratio, PHS is currently ahead of aluminium." 

Dr Bernd Mlekusch, head of Audi’s Leichtbauzentrum

“The new 2019 Ram includes 54% AHSS in the truck bed and cab, and 98% in the frame, and is credited with a 225 lb. (102 kg) weight savings overall, along with 25% fuel economy and 20% towing capacity improvements.” 

Mike Manley, head of Ram brand during 2019 NAIAS press conference.

“We have a clear strategy for growth and we are committed to leading in automotive safety, connectivity services, and electrification. The XC40 reflects that commitment, and looking at the response from our customers and from the Car of the Year jury, we are on the right track.”

Håkan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Cars

The body structure of the 2018 Honda Accord utilizes 29% ultra high strength steel (UHSS) with high strength steels (above 440 MPa) accounting for 54.2% of the entire vehicle.

“Weight was one of the ways to improve fuel economy. Taking weight out of a car and making a car stronger is not an easy thing. Despite it being a much stronger, safer car, it is 275 pounds (125 kg) lighter than the outline car.”

Jim Keller, 2014 Acura MDX Chief Engineer

“The body and chassis of the mass-market Tesla Model 3 is a blend of steel and aluminum. By comparison, the older Tesla Model S has an aluminum body.” 

Tesla website

With ArcelorMittal and its steels we can achieve weight reductions in our vehicles at zero or almost no additional cost. This is one of the hallmarks of working with steel. Most other weight reduction solutions are fairly expensive and cost us several euros per kilogram gained. The theme of the work we do with ArcelorMittal is related to steel weight reduction at a constant manufacturing cost.”

Louis David, master expert in materials & processes for vehicles at PSA