Tag Archives: performance

Steel & Autonomous Driving – The Perfect Pair

Posted on January 3, 2018 by

Autonomy is taking the automotive world by storm. High-strength steel is facilitating this new technology – and helping keep occupants protected. Continue reading →

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Honda Clarity Series Recognized as Green Car Journal’s 2018 Green Car of the Year Award

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

The Honda Clarity takes home an impressive award from Green Car Journal – and its fuel-efficient chops are aided by plenty of high-strength steel. Continue reading →

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CAFE Encourages Vehicles to Sip Fuel – What It Means For You

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

When automakers talk about improving a vehicle, fuel efficiency is always a hot topic. Some government regulations and the environmental community are driving significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the automotive industry is at the center of the … Continue reading →

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Collaboration Puts Us on the Road to Success at CAR MBS

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

Earlier this month, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) participated in the 2017 Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars (MBS), held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. If you attended the event, chances are you … Continue reading →

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Navigating Your Car Buying/Leasing Experience

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

There comes a time in most people’s life when they decide to get a new vehicle. For many people, this can be overwhelming and arguably one of the biggest decisions needed to be made. To make this experience simpler, here … Continue reading →

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The Auto Industry’s High-Strength Diet Plan

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

Today’s vehicles are getting lighter, as we’ve documented in a previous blog post. A practice beginning on the heels of the Oil Crisis of the 1970s, the automotive industry continues to look to lightweighting to increase the fuel efficiency of … Continue reading →

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Steel: Beyond the Body

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

Let’s look beyond the body and see where else high-strength steel provides value. Continue reading →

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The Steel Industry’s Tech Transformation

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

ArcelorMittal Dofasco CEO Sean Donnelly discusses how technology is helping the steel industry respond to the automotive industry’s needs. Continue reading →

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Your Summer Soundtrack Tune Up

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

The perfect playlist for a summer drive! Continue reading →

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Volvo Wins Automotive Excellence Award at 16th annual Great Designs in Steel Seminar

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Every year, the Steel Market Development Institute presents the Automotive Excellence Award at the annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) conference. Now in its 16th year, the conference features the best and brightest of the automotive and steel industries and … Continue reading →

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