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Bollinger discloses pure-electric cab-chassis made with aluminium body panels
The American start-up pure-electric, Bollinger, has disclosed the images of its affirmation of the world’s first electric chassis-cab truck platform. The Bollinger B2CC pick-up truck is going to be ready for ordering by 2021. The firm has stated that it has designed, developed, and engineered to be configured for a wide range of commercial applications. Built in the US on the carmaker's four-wheel-drive skateboard architecture, the B2CC is close to the Bollinger B1 SUV and B2 pick-up models unveiled at the 2019 Los Angeles motor show. Like both of those vehicles, the B2CC ute possesses an unashamedly utilitarian look reminiscent of the former Land Rover Defender. That’s because it has been designed to be easy to manufacture and repair, with aluminium body panels that are simple to...
Alvant: Extending weight reduction advantages to the aerospace sector by supplying AMCs
The aerospace manufacturers keep pursuing to identify news paths to soar product capacities and performance, while concurrently achieving determined goals for fuel efficiency and sustainability. Alvant, an organization specialised for the design, development, testing and manufacture of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite materials and components (AMCs), moves at supplying benefits to the aerospace sector. <iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8NBII96WD6c" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The formula of lessening weight without negotiating on structural integrity is a must-have for almost all engineering projects and aerospace remains as the most vital industry, as weight...
Volvo's Polestar 2: The safest electric car ever, using aluminium case to protect the battery
Electric cars having no internal combustion engines does not make it safer, as it is broadly accepted that if a battery catches fire, the outcome is much more catastrophic than a gasoline explosion. Volvo Cars' EV brand Polestar has done this by incorporating the battery within the structure of its upcoming Polestar 2. There are additional benefits to it. Apart from providing safety to the battery, it provides a stiffer body structure, minimising damage in case of a collision. The battery setup is also claimed to make the structure stable, acting as a damper to reduce so-called Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH). For added protection to the battery, it has been enclosed in an aluminium case and is also meant to disconnect from the entire car in the case of collision. These, of course,...
Fight against COVID-19: DA Design Automation in the UK doubles its aluminium components production for medical equipment
Lancashire-based precision engineering firm DA Design Automation has boosted up its production of key equipment used by the NHS in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic. The company is has been a specialist in machinery design and build and has begun to produce hundreds of headbands for face shields, a crucial piece of PPE for healthcare workers. The firm has also more than doubled its production of aluminium components used in bedside hoists, which frees up NHS capacity by enabling patients to be treated at home. DA Design Automation manufactures the chassis and mounting hooks for the portable hoist system that is used by hospitals and in care homes and care facilities. The company has been the key supplier of the parts since 2018, but order volumes have doubled since the lockdown....
The Anglo-American brand “Untitled Motorcycles” uncovers aerospace-grade aluminium accustomed XP ZERO Electric Bike
The UMC-063 XP ZERO is built by the Anglo-American brand Untitled Motorcycles. The electric bike was developed in partnership with Zero Motorcycles and features an 82kW (110bhp) and 140ft-lb (190Nm) of the torque power unit, good enough for a top speed of 124mph (200kph). The base model is the Zero SR/F electric naked motorcycle platform which also has a sport-touring version in the form of the SR/S model. Looking at the core of the XP ZERO it features a machined aerospace-grade aluminium powertrain that contains the batteries, charger, and power unit. Speaking of the output, the electric motor delivers 82kW (110bhp) and a maximum torque of 140ft-lb (190Nm). This helps the electric motorcycle reach a top speed of 124mph (200kph). Moreover, the 900A power unit features a clutch-less direct...
The rapid rise reflection of Kenya’s Aluminium scrap export market during 2017-20
Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. The economy of Kenya is a market-based economy with a liberalised external trade system and a few state enterprises. Major industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, manufacturing, energy, tourism and financial services. Aluminium enters Kenya as imported products, and scrap is either recycled locally or exported. The scrap dealers were the firms dealing with bulky aluminium scrap sourced from small scale dealers located within their home town and other smaller towns. They also bought scrap through tenders from companies and government institutions. The scrap collected was sold to the foundries, and the surplus was exported. The aluminium scraps export of Kenya has shown a lighting growth during 2017-19...
Aluminium alloy make Lenovo M2 Electric Scooter with 30 km range sets in motion
Lenovo M2 electric scooter has been unveiled in China. The electric scooter is currently available for pre-order and it is offered in two colour options. Moreover, the M2 electric scooter weighs 12kg and can attain a top speed of 25kms per hour. Lenovo claims the scooter takes between 3 to 4 hours to fully charge. As per the information available on the Lenovo website, the M2 electric scooter is available in Black and White colour options. Currently, the Lenovo M2 electric scooter is available in China. It is unlikely the new electric scooter by Lenovo will launch in India as well and other nations of the world. The body of the Lenovo M2 is built using an aluminium alloy and the scooter is also rated for IP54 protection. As mentioned, the Lenovo M2 electric scooter can attain a top speed...
The Bauxite import market of Ecuador remains un-predicted during 2017-20
Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. Ecuador's economy has been one of the most stable in the Latin American continent. The country has enjoyed a healthy economy supported by the dollarization regime the country uses the US dollar for its currency—and high oil prices. Ecuador has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The Bauxite import market of Ecuador has remained very much unstable though there is growth; still, it continues to be an un-predicted market. The total bauxite market of the nation during 2017-19 has been recorded only 30,835 tonnes and the expenditure stood at $3.96 million. The projected import for 2020 has been analyzed at 10,609...
USA ought to notice the origin place of Aluminium imports derive
The U.S. has proposed rules to track aluminium imports more minutely, in a way that could address industry demands to barrier Chinese supply that evades tariffs. The Donald Trump administration’s import tariff is imposed towards aiming to protect against the excess foreign supply of the metal, concerns have persevered that aluminium from the world’s biggest producer, China, is still engulfing into the market. Some Chinese supplies are first sent to another nation that is free from duty. It’s then melted and reformed before being shipped again, concealing its true origin. Criticism about surplus metal entering the U.S. via such transhipment and re-labelling to sidestep trade laws has preceded the Trump administration. As per the proposed new U.S. rules, importers will be required to...
Mahindra's mHawk engines are made of Aluminium instead of Steel
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, an Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation headquartered in Mumbai, India, develops a mHawk range of engines. It is a significant engine for the company and has been enhancing over the years. The Scorpio is known to be very famous in rural areas. It is also used to go unpaved paths, so a powerful engine is needed for this. In recent times, the engine has made a transition to fit the BS6 emission norms. The car lost the 2.5-litre diesel engine. But this engine was outdated, and the 2.2-litre mHawk has also gotten a power upgrade. The car now produces an impressive 140 bhp and 250 nm of torque. This is a significant power upgrade from the previous engine that produced 120 bhp. The mHawk range of diesel engines brought in the capability of...
Amid “Corona” crisis: Salzburger Aluminium’s long term contracts working as security, orders remain stable
The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG), the makers of aluminium tanks for commercial vehicles and producer of aluminium components, headquartered in Austria, is strongly unified into the international supply chains of OEMs, and therefore the close down on customer side also made it necessary to temporarily shut down the SAG plants in Austria, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden and Slovakia. The sites in Mexico were not only affected by the shutdown. The re-start of the production by the European OEMs is now also activating the resumption of SAG. In close cooperation with customers, the plant in France has already resumed their production. The other sites will follow at the beginning of May. The long-term supply agreements (LTAs) with the major global commercial vehicle manufacturers...
The express growth of Georgia’s aluminium scrap export market during 2017-20
Georgia strategically located at the crossroads of trade and commerce between East and West. The country is ideally positioned to access markets of Asia and Europe, as well as the Middle East and the CIS countries. Young talent pool, business-friendly regulations, a favourable tax and customs framework and relatively low-cost work environment have played a key role in developing the manufacturing sector in Georgia. Georgia enjoys Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the EU, Free Trade Agreements with Turkey, Ukraine, China (including Hong-Kong), EFTA and CIS countries as well as Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) with the USA, Canada and Japan. The Georgian aluminium scrap export market has recorded a rapid growth during 2017-19 as the total volume stood at 9544 tonnes and the...
COVID-19 impact: Your opinion matters for the global aluminium industry!!
Cherished Alcircle Readers Family, Greetings from AlCircle! We hope you all are staying safe and remaining healthy at this challenging time. The global COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all our families, businesses, communities, and our way of life. During this time, we wanted to reach out to all our readers to acquire their thoughts and insights on the global aluminium industry in regards to the impact of the COVID-19. While COVID-19 is certainly a new challenge for all of us, we remain fully dedicated towards gathering and sharing information of the industry by publishing on our website. As all the major trade shows and events have been cancelled or postponed for an indefinite time, we love to have your thoughts, so that over the coming months it might help everyone related to the industry...
US Chamber of Commerce: Brings attention to Donald Trump on the deal with Uhuru Kenyatta, including import tariffs on Aluminium
The US Chamber of Commerce experts has warned US President Donald Trump at the odds of using his preceding outlook on the trade deals in the ongoing negotiations between Kenya and the US. According to a report on April 26, The US Chamber of Commerce stated that the United States should work to achieve a single, comprehensive agreement with Kenya that removes barriers to trade and investment, instead of pursuing a phased approach as it mostly does. The Chamber stated in comments submitted to the US Trade Representative: "To be effective, negotiators should work out a comprehensive deal that addresses all issues under negotiation rather than seeking agreement on a subset of issues or pursuing a phased approach.” The US government in recent times concluded partial or phased trade agreements...
The “COVID-19” rife: Japan’s domestic car production drops in March against previous year, casting a cloud over aluminium demand
The Japanese domestic car production in March’20 has declined against a year earlier, squeezed by sluggish global and domestic sales due to the impact of the Covid-19 rife. The domestic production of the country's eight-car manufacturers has shown drop by 8% against the preceding year to around 791,000 in March. The March output showed an 8% recovery from February when China's strict quarantine measures against Covid-19 disrupted supplies of auto parts. Large production drop has been declared by Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, and Honda, as they pressed down the country's overall car output in March. Smaller producers Daihatsu, Subaru, and Mitsubishi all increased their March output by 10-14% each from the previous year, whereas Suzuki posted steady output in March. Japan's domestic car sales...
Impol Seval: Serbian aluminium rolling mill’s profit drops in 2019
The Serbian aluminium rolling mill Impol Seval has made public that its net profit has dropped to Serbian Dinar 504.9 million ($4.7 million/4.3 million euro) in 2019 from Serbian Dinar 895.8 million dinars in the preceding year. The company's revenue went up 10.4% to Serbian Dinar13.8 billion, whereas its operating costs increased to Serbian Dinar13.3 billion from Serbian Dinar 11.8 million, Impol Seval said in a bourse filing. The Slovenian company Impol invested 7 million euro ($7.8 million) in Serbian blue-chip aluminium rolling mill Impol Seval and has invested about Euro 4 million in the aluminium plant in the first nine months of 2019. In October 2002, the Serbian government sold a 70% stake in Impol Seval to Slovenia's Impol for a total of $6.5 million. Back then, the Slovenian...
Aluminium outperforms Steel: First Russian-made all-aluminium tram to float soon
PC Transport Systems, the Russian manufacturer of urban electric vehicles is developing the first Russian-made all-aluminium tram, drawing the best example of aluminium tram production in Europe. The body-shells for the three-section low-floor Type 71-931M1 Vityaz-M tram are being assembled and painted at the company’s Tver Mechanical Electric Transport Plant, that has undergone comprehensive modernisation to facilitate the production of aluminium vehicles. <iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ALNDHwF3T0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The final assembly will be then undertaken at the manufacturer’s Nevsky Electric Transport Plant in St Petersburg. The use of...
The “COVID-19” outbreak: Indian Aluminium producers urge support from the Government owing to demand depression
India's aluminium producers have urged the government to reduce tariffs and support them, forecasting that the domestic consumption will fall as Chinese imports swirls amid COVID-19 outbreak. India’s aluminium consumption is surmounted to reduce by 1.5-2 million tonnes in FY21 as the epidemic has substantially diminished the demand from consuming industries. <iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6YnVwRDEdgs" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> As per the Indian Aluminium Industry: “Earlier, the Indian aluminium industry was mulling for capacity expansion to meet the growing aluminium demand. But with Covid-19 outbreak, the market sentiment is quite low and there is a need...
