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Ford will limit aluminum mostly to trucks, Hinrichs says

Hinrichs unveiled the Raptor truck during the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday. (JOE WILSSENS)
January 14, 2015 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. isn’t planning to use much aluminum beyond trucks because the benefits for other vehicles aren’t as compelling, a top executive said today.

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