Novelis’ lightweight, high-strength aluminium helps RAV4 achieve weight savings

Novelis Inc., has announced it is supplying Toyota Motor Corporation with premium aluminium automotive body sheet for the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4. The RAV4 is Toyota’s number-one-selling vehicle and the best-selling non-pickup-truck in the country. With a new-and-improved design that includes Novelis aluminium in the hood, fenders and lift gate, the fifth-generation model of the RAV4 is four percent lighter than previous models.   “Novelis is proud to expand our partnership with Toyota as the company takes the RAV4 to the next level of safety, performance and style,” said Marco Palmieri, Senior Vice President and President, Novelis North…