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Briefing: Scientists turn scrap car aluminum into high-performance metal for new vehicles

Strategic angle: Researchers develop RidgeAlloy, a new aluminum alloy that transforms contaminated car-body scrap into durable vehicle components.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-11 · 1 MIN READ

Summary

  • New aluminum alloy named RidgeAlloy developed.
  • Utilizes contaminated car-body scrap for recycling.
  • Enhances strength of structural vehicle parts.

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Research Institution Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Publication Date March 11, 2026

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