Magnesium Technologies, 2007

Research and development of magnesium alloys for automotive applications have received renewed interest in recent years. In this publication, 12 papers cover fundamental studies of new high-temperature alloys, electrochemistry of creep-resistant alloys, new joining technologies, newly developed Mg composite materials, a new process for making Mg wheels, as well as FEA simulation of bolt-loading. Mg alloys are seen to have great future in enhancing fuel efficiency and improving vehicle performance, and this is detailed in a USAMP paper on the future development plan for Mg, Vision 2020.

For a complete listing of technical papers in this Special Publication click on the See List link below.