Titanium is currently used for
high
performance vehicle components such
as valves, valve springs, rocker arms, connecting
rods and frames due to its high strength, low
weight and corrosion resistance. Because cost
is a major factor in
passenger vehicles
and even as small amount of titanium in every
car would create a huge demand for the metal,
the industry’s emphasis has been on developing
low cost titanium products. In
commercial
engines suspensions springs, engine
springs, exhaust system are all being investigated
even if the major consumption for commercial
vehicle is, for the time being, related mostly
with the automotive and motorcycle after markets.