In the past, other magnesium alloys have had at least one major drawback: ... The least costly of the two combines magnesium with silicon, zinc and ... VW Bugs had magnesium block engines, which would have posed a more ...
And though it is not the fastest machine off the block, it is not a slouch either. ... The full-metal chassis is encased in a magnesium alloy, with a ...
Or, for that matter, the engine block or frame of your truck. ... "The way we alloy our magnesium is where the secret lies," said Morten Kristiansen ...