NioCorp works on Al-Sc alloy car parts

One way to extend the range of an electric vehicle, or even get better gas mileage out of a conventional internal combustion automobile, is to lighten the load. NioCorp Developments Ltd. is working with automakers to develop strong and lightweight aluminum-scandium auto parts in the United States that will do just that.

NioCorp has been advancing a strategy to commercially produce aluminum-scandiu...