The combination of lightness, strength and formability make aluminium the ideal material for any transport application. The initial investment in energy is repaid many times over in fuel savings and gains during recycling of most vehicles.

It takes force to move something (Force = Mass x Acceleration). Therefore, the lighter the relevant thing is, the less force it takes. A truck, car, train, boat or plane can be moved with less force or carry more cargo at the same force if the vehicle itself is lightened.

Let's not forget non-motorised transport - bicycles, scooters, roller blades - nor mobility aids - wheelchairs, walking frames and chairlifts - both of which also benefits from the properties of aluminium.

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