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November 10, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00

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Ford to Begin Using Alcoa's More Formable and Design-Friendly Next-Generation Aluminum on 2016 F-150
Alcoa's breakthrough Micromill™ technology will debut on the 2016 Ford F-150, making Ford the first automaker to use the advanced automotive aluminum commercially. Micromill® material is 40% more formable than today's automotive aluminum and will allow Ford to create more design-friendly vehicles that customers want.
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