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Aluminum is being used as a substitute material for steel in automobiles. Describe your concerns, if any, in purchasing an aluminum automobile.

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Solution Summary: The author explains aluminum is being used as a substitute material for steel in automobiles. Aluminum requires more energy to create than steel, so even enhanced gas mileage may never satisfy in the life of the vehicle.

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