http://www.autosteel.org/en/Feeds/AutoSteelNewsFeed.aspxAISI Feeden{D7933776-8342-4AC8-8079-0D2F2F014C93}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20GDIS%20AHSS%20Trend%20Release.aspxRecent research proves that AHSS body structures can be as lightweight as aluminum bodies, while meeting all crash performance standards.Wed, 01 May 2013 09:48:12 -0400{2B64A8CB-D969-476F-B1CB-855D927E003E}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20SBS%20Rev%205%20Press%20Release.aspxSMDI's Bumper Group releases the 5th edition of the "Steel Bumper Systems for Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks" product manual. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:48:12 -0400{E5521FD6-09F3-4451-B49B-B3C5A307A404}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20Steel%20Industry%20Unveils%20Design%20Tool%20at%20GDIS.aspxSMDI and WorldAutoSteel unveiled a new tool at GDIS that allows vehicle designers to evaluate material selection tradeoffs such as mass, cost and greenhouse gas emissions. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:27:43 -0400{4AED1442-9E4D-42A9-BDE0-3051F2880822}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20Ford%20Fusion%20Team%20Earns%20Award%20at%20GDIS.aspxThe Ford team was recognized today for its innovative use of advanced high-strength steel throughout the 2013 Ford Fusion's body structure and closures. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:46:27 -0400{674D485D-BD8E-4C6D-A6DD-FE83ABB70199}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20John%20Surma%20Keynote%20Address.aspxSurma spoke to a crowd of more than 75 automotive professionals about steel’s growing role in vehicles at today’s SMDI-sponsored APA event.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:16:48 -0400{A40E1B59-A00D-4A06-B416-A29BD14F4FDA}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20SMDI%20Offers%20Video%20of%20Vehicle%20Extrication.aspxThe video educates first responders on new rescue and extrication techniques developed for advanced steel vehicles.Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:03:40 -0500{10D7A2FB-9AC3-40AD-AB7C-CFE8D2962EEF}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/US%20Manufacturing%20Sees%20Shortage%20of%20Skilled%20Factory%20Workers.aspx(The Washington Post) -- As the 2012 presidential candidates roam the state of Michigan offering ways to “bring the jobs back,” many manufacturers say that, in fact, the jobs are already here. What’s missing are the skilled workers needed to fill them.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:08:59 -0500{EFD79B5E-C572-47C5-AC32-87F4493CF7C5}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Advanced%20High%20Strength%20Steels%20Will%20Enable%20Automakers%20to%20Meet%20Tough%20New%20Vehicle%20Emissions%20Standards.aspxNew EPA rulemaking also requests comments on life cycle assessment for vehicle emissionsThu, 17 Nov 2011 14:55:47 -0500{4FFCA99B-7DC8-4627-8FF5-451FFACBCA1A}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Auto%20-%20Detroit%20Free%20Press%20-%20Steel%20CAFE%20Story.aspxAs automakers work to meet corporate average fuel economy standards by making lighter vehicles, the U.S. steel business has the chance to foil those who consider it the enemy of environmentalists.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:29:55 -0400{76EFFF45-79A1-4F0F-8E09-2FCDD1987317}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Copy%20of%20Auto%20-%20Motor%20Trend%20-%20Range%20Rover%20Evoque.aspxThe new Escape adds about four times as much advanced high-strength steel and ultra-high-strength steel as the outgoing vehicle.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:29:55 -0400{A977EE9F-53FB-487E-993D-3255241EF5E2}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Auto%20-%20Motor%20Trend%20-%20Range%20Rover%20Evoque.aspxForm, Function, Finesse: A brave new Land Rover conquers a greener frontier with lightweight, high-strength and Boron steel technologies.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:29:55 -0400{DD8CE868-C761-47EA-A26F-6903DAAD84F4}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Auto%20-%20Design%20News%20-%20Steel%20Fights%20Back%20Against%20Alternate%20Materials.aspxThe complete lifecycle of a vehicle tells the true story of its carbon footprint and steel requires one fifth to one twentieth the emissions of alternative materials.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:29:55 -0400{E6EBF941-124D-4B47-B2EF-E52E5E32F6E4}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Auto%20-%20Industry%20Week%20-%20Steel%20Industry%20Faces%20Weighty%20Ultimatum.aspxSteelmakers battle new competitors in the race to produce lighter-weight products for the auto industry.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:29:55 -0400{2D292267-44A1-498F-902E-BCBEA92186A6}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20Lexus%20RX%20450h%20-%20Steel%20Fuel%20Tank%20Case%20Study.aspxThis advanced hybrid electric cross-over vehicle features a sealed steel tank that requires structural resistance to high internal pressure.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:49:30 -0400{BD4F30C9-A6E0-474C-BED3-4DA478033BB6}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Auto%20-%20GDIS%202011%20Photo%20Gallery.aspxCheck out the photo gallery from Great Designs in Steel 2011.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:36:52 -0400{DC92818A-0FB6-4EA3-AA51-823314DC4F07}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2010/SMDI%20-%20Steel%20Industry%20Announces%20Edward%20G%20Opbroek%20for%20MD%20Award.aspxEdward G. Opbroek, director, WorldAutoSteel, is a recipient of the 2010 Market Development Industry Leadership Award. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:04:05 -0500{9CF6534F-B140-4193-8DF0-380478A601EA}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2010/Auto%20-%20Awards%20-%20Advanced%20and%20Ultra%20High-Strength%20Steels%20Featured%20in%20Motor%20Trends%20Car%20of%20the%20Year.aspxAs the automotive industry recognizes the Chevy Volt plug-in electric vehicle as Motor Trend’s Car of the Year, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) is celebrating the record use of high-strength steel in the vehicle structure.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:28:00 -0500{73491A3B-E6EA-4ACC-975B-14D497C3C309}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/SMDI%20-%20Steel%20Industry%20Names%20William%20Heenan%20as%20Recipient%20of%202013%20SMID%20Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award.aspxHeenan was president of the Steel Recycling Institute and retired in 2010 after nearly 40 years of service in the steel industry.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{E1CFB0C0-6273-4AC0-8462-4730A9085258}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20GDIS%202013%20Overview%20Release.aspxEvent highlights advanced steel technologies offering affordable, fuel efficient solutions to automakers.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{3B9B569D-123E-4272-BE45-2F616D73B710}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/SMDI%20-%20Earth%20Day%20Press%20Release.aspxA long-standing commitment to sustainable products & practices helps play an integral role in making the planet safer, cleaner & greener.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{C2040FDF-DD49-4B77-A1DC-17FB238A5C2E}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/SRI%20-%20ROSCOE%20Room%20Press%20Release.aspxAn environmental education website for middle school children to learn about recycling through fun activities and games.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{4CF61DE8-7AA7-485E-B4DE-8E01C469854A}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20FSV%20T6%20Press%20Release.aspxNew studies show a further reduction in body structure mass.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{F7D3D27C-D74B-4685-8A56-30EE880AA9C6}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20APA%20Press%20Release.aspxMulti-million dollar project to drive the third generation of advanced steel grades.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{600FCE8E-B7B3-4B8A-BA94-D176504520E7}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20LTU%20Steel%20Wheels%20Press%20Release.aspxStudents were awarded scholarships for unique designs that communicate the lightweighting and styling benefits of steel wheels.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{EA081A7C-ACB6-4FEA-A5C5-39441BE62308}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20USAMP%20Press%20Release.aspxProject will develop advanced steel grades within conventional infrastructures, thus reducing major overhauls of the manufacturing process.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{653EA0E5-95AF-4510-A455-B071CCA9E69F}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20Inautonews%20Article%20-%20VW.aspxVW which is giving up aluminum for the high tensile steel, which is up to six times stronger than conventional steel.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{89F1FDA1-2837-44D7-9BAB-178694977287}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20NAIAS%20Trend%20Press%20Release.aspxSteel continues to dominate as the lightweight automotive material that best addresses society’s need for reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved safety, increased performance and affordability.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{BA29113A-A7C5-4F97-B6C7-890089B5065C}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20NAIAS%20NACTOY%20Release.aspxThe Cadillac ATS and Dodge Ram 1500, both feature an extensive amount of advanced high-strength steels.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{C5B51407-8311-441F-B932-D94D7419FBAD}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20GM%20Silverado%20Press%20Release.aspxAdds structural strength without increasing weight on built-to-last full-size pickups.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{E3DE1B6A-3D15-464D-BB7C-3C7F8BC76A5B}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20Cadillac%20ATS%20Release.aspxMetals such as Martensitic alloys and ultra-high strength steel, among other materials, help make ATS one of the lightest vehicles in the class.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{5F4D3497-E41B-419D-9BB1-A4B1E5A35A0B}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20Rich%20Cover%20Release.aspxCover will manage the technical and market development initiatives, and leading technology transfer of steel fuel tank design and benefits.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{C1887290-DBBC-4F76-BE26-174F2CCD3120}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%202013%20Ford%20Fusion%20Green%20Car%20Journal%20Award.aspxRedesigned Fusion features world’s first steel hydroformed tubular pillars and uses advanced steel grades to increase body strength by 10 percent.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{E95AAA95-2808-44BC-A770-D9F7DFD2897F}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20AHSS%20Cost%20Benefit%20Press%20Release.aspxThis report is the latest to confirm that AHSS remain the most affordable mass reduction solution for North American vehicles.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{9E829960-F749-43C4-ABDF-225F1B529BC0}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20AHSS%20Offers%20Automakers%20the%20Complete%20Package.aspxNew three-part video series highlights steel solutions for vehicle safety, fuel efficiency and affordability.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{B475338C-FB48-44BB-992E-11D6632DF089}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20SAE%20Hybrid%202013%20Conference%20Promotion.aspxThe symposium will provide extensive knowledge ranging from energy storage innovations, power electronics, advanced fuels and many more.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{330DFA92-1BC1-44E5-9B34-C837A15D7900}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20MetalMiner%20Video%20Research%20and%20Edu.aspxSMDI’s Ron Krupitzer discusses the importance of research to further the advancements in steel development for the automotive industry.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{BCF2316C-BC7D-4969-8F4C-E9BA4812A49F}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20MetalMiner%20Part%202.aspxContinued from Part One in today’s MetalMiner online, SMDI’s Ron Krupitzer discusses “Steel in Cars: Considering CSR, Lifecycle Costs and Recycling”Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{CA6027EB-69E7-4F48-9B7A-5D73DBDB534B}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20MetalMiner%20Part%201.aspxSMDI’s Ron Krupitzer discusses the cost and weight redution benefits of advanced high-strength steels.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{4B91E092-46EB-4E99-9796-F798726B8713}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20Bar%20Machinability%20Summit.aspx2012 Bar Machinability Summit identifies next steps and strategic roadmap for automotive steel machinability.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{131A2FC3-7D94-4865-8817-287B73752086}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20LTU%20Steel%20Wheel%20Design%202012%20Kickoff.aspxScholarships awarded for top designs that promote steel as an automotive lightweighting solution.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{1AA199CD-93E3-4ED2-AD4F-272490B52D2D}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20ADP%202013%20Honda%20Accord.aspxThe 2013 model uses advanced steel grades never before used in previous models, which contribute to the overall weight reduction of 57.2 lbs.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{FAFEAF4B-6841-4CD4-9057-3E423B6579C5}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20ADP%20Ram%201500%20HSS.aspxThe 2013 model has an increased amount of advanced high-strength steels in the new frame, making it 30 pounds lighter than the previous 2009 model.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{96614DDD-93CD-48EC-B588-2ACD7A62115F}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20AEI%202013%20Ford%20Fusion%20Features%20Worlds%20First%20Hydroformed%20Steel%20Tubes%20in%20B%20Pillars.aspxFord incorporated advanced steel grades as it’s “stiffer in torsion and bending and more mass-efficient than the former platform."Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{31A7C834-E457-434C-A61D-6B16856E357B}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20VW%20HSS%20and%20UHSS%20Press%20Release.aspxAdvanced steel grades help Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle drop up to 220 pounds while offering improved safety and performance.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{BD5EAA75-04E6-43AC-B64B-106F5F6DFA93}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20EPA%20and%20NHTSA%20Rule%20Release.aspxThe steel industry remains committed to offering safe, economical solutions for next-generation vehicles.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{67298E31-AD76-4BB1-A0A2-9B69C4C94B14}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20Bloomberg%20-%20VW%20Story.aspxVW will shave the weight of its updated Golf model by using stronger steels, delivering a 23% reduction in fuel consumption.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{775CBB1E-F78A-41F6-8FFE-7F7E7468E9E7}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20AHSS%20Benefits%20Press%20Release.aspxDollar for dollar and ounce per ounce, new steels clearly outperform competing materials.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{0C429C02-7C73-4D85-A47C-F99359068BB6}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Long%20Products%20-%20Bar%20Fatigue%20Blog%20Press%20Release.aspxOnline tool includes the latest fatigue innovations and creates new opportunities for interactive collaboration with fatigue and industry experts.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{2AF83B93-A1E2-4612-8AF3-D0D0D805786E}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20ASP%20Anniversary%20Release.aspxStudy confirms average steel content in North American vehicles has been constant over six year period.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500{0021E3F9-F608-42F3-A544-D09A03AF635C}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20AMM%20Award%20for%20Steel%20Excellence.aspxAward presented in the environmental responsibility / stewardship category for its role in the global FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) project.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:19:00 -0500