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Advanced-High Strength Steel Vehicles Introductions in 2017 Increased

January 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 60 steel-intensive vehicles have debuted at major automotive shows across the country in 2017 according to the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI). These vehicles represent every major vehicle segment and size, including the high-demand SUV and CUV market.

“With so many new steel-intensive vehicle debuts across key vehicle segments, it truly reinforces how advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) is driving innovation across the industry and helping automakers reach their lightweighting targets,” said Jody Hall, vice president of the automotive market for the SMDI. “There are more than 200 grades of innovative AHSS available to automakers today. This allows engineers

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