Nippon Steel's aluminum-plated hot-stamping steel sheet has been adopted as a component of the new Nissan Elgrand. As a materials technology, it is expected to be used to reduce weight and improve formability.
Nippon Steel's aluminum-plated hot-stamping steel sheet has reportedly been adopted as a component of the new Nissan Elgrand. The material selection is viewed as part of an effort to reduce vehicle weight and improve formability.
The vehicle is Nissan's new minivan, and the steel sheet is described as a high-strength steel material treated with aluminum plating. The article does not specify the exact application areas, quantity or start date.