Norway will provide a guarantee of up to NOK 150 million (USD 16.08 million) to support revenue security for the planned 255 MW Thakadu solar project in South Africa, helping reduce the risk faced by investors in the renewable energy development. The guarantee will be provided to Lyra Energy, an electricity sales platform jointly owned by Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib. It will cover the risk of companies buying electricity from the solar plant failing to make their payments. The agreement, announced on September 14, 2026, is the first involving a private company under Norway's renewable energy guarantee mechanism. The NOK 5 billion (USD 536 million) programme is designed to encourage greater private investment in renewable energy projects in developing countries by taking on part of...
The latest escalation in the US-Canada trade dispute is putting pressure on one of North America's most deeply integrated manufacturing networks, with auto-parts makers facing higher costs and growing uncertainty over where and how components should be produced. The two countries have spent decades building an automotive supply chain in which parts and materials routinely cross the border multiple times before reaching a finished vehicle. The latest tariff measures, including duties on aluminium and steel, threaten to disrupt that model and could force suppliers to reconsider long-established production routes. The immediate challenge for automakers and their suppliers is deciding whether to absorb higher costs in the short term or make expensive changes to their supply chains. For...
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Polini, an Italian aftermarket expert, has introduced new aluminium clutch housing for classic Vespa models. With a price tag of 139 euros ($149 USD), the new Polini clutch case is simple to install and has a rack actuator that allows the clutch control to glide smoothly and with little friction. This characteristic makes it ideal for clutches with upgraded spring loads used in racing engines while also making the regular clutch control exceptionally smooth and soft. To eliminate corrosion issues, the new Polini clutch case for Vespa has a stainless steel control level and return spring. To prevent oil leaks, the package includes a gasket with silicon cords. The aluminium clutch housing, on the other hand, is also appropriate for daily use. Despite being a performance-oriented device, the...
The end-user sector of the aluminium industry is the most vital one, as this segment’s demand remains highly effective and puts an impact on the global aluminium ecosystem. The end-use sector defines the demand creation for the industry because all the aluminium produced in the world needs to reach consumer/consumers in the form of a product. The shortage of cans became acute during the pandemic, particularly for small-scale craft brewers and beverage producers because many larger manufacturers raised the size of minimum orders or simply stopped working with smaller accounts. The new aluminium cans facility in Nashua, New Hampshire will resolve the supply challenges with its millions of production. As the world is countering the carbon emission challenge, the Vancouver-Canada...
The Italian Sea Group has finally taken the wraps off its newly modified 47-meter Perini Navi sailing yacht, flaunting an aluminium hull. Expected to be delivered by 2024, this modified yacht features a wide V-shaped bow that helps it maintain a stable heel angle. It also has a 200-foot carbon-fiber mast that holds a main sail and jib with a combined area of almost 13,000 square feet. Meanwhile, the ingenious new sail management system uses captive winches below deck to track and regulate the sails. A newly developed variable keel draught has improved hull efficiency and seaworthiness even further. When the keel is down, the permanent section of the keel box has been lowered, freeing up the centreboard dimension, allowing for a maximum draught of 11 metres. When the keel is up, the...
BMW Motorrad has finally revealed its custom BMW R18 Magnifica cruiser at Top Marques Monaco. The BMW R18 Magnifica is reportedly built entirely of aluminium, mahogany wood, and brass, with a custom-built frame and billet aluminium wheels. This massive and powerful motorbike was commissioned by Officine Riunite Milanesi and built by Andrea Radaelli of Radikal Chopper. For the final design of the R18 Magnifica, the designer claimed to have drawn influence from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s vintage bikes. According to the motorbike manufacturer, this one-of-a-kind creation has an exceptional appeal that few current motorcycles can match. “The bike has to be my own creation. I don’t feel like dredging up or modifying a concept already set up and done very well by others. Vintage bikes from the...
Exponential growth in aluminium can demand has put the beverage industry into a supply challenge since a considerable period of time now. But a new aluminium can plant in Nashua is expected to resolve the problem, as announced in a press release by G3 Enterprises, a logistics and supply company for the US beverage industry. The plant, being built by KJ Can USA, a subsidiary of the Korea-based KJ Co. Ltd, is expected to produce hundreds of millions of cans a year. Currently, the plant is under construction on Burke Street, and in the future it has a plan to expand its capacity. The shortage of can became acute during the pandemic, particularly for small-scale craft brewers and beverage producers because many larger manufacturers raised the size of minimum orders or simply stopped working...
Loop Energy, the industry-leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of hydrogen fuel cell systems for vehicle OEMs has publicized that it is all set to step into the Australian bus market as a supplier of fuel modules. The Vancouver-Canada headquartered, Loop further stated that it will supply its products to the developer of Australia’s first lightweight bolted aluminium city bus chassis, Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Company (ARCC). The first Australian customer of Loop Energy is ARCC and it emphasizes Australia’s rising interest in plying hydrogen-electric buses to attain emissions depletion targets. “Our fuel cell module will be integrated into ARCC’s Viking Hydrolight city bus model that aims to be running in service by 2023”, Loop Energy said. “We built its system around ARCC’s...
The Mumbai-India based Moksh is making headlines with its sustainable approach of making ornaments with reclaimed aluminium from abandoned aircraft. The company transforms uncommon materials into art pieces with the help of a specific technology. Its recent innovation, ‘Shourai’, meaning ‘the future’ in Japanese, has practically been carved out of abandoned aircraft. The aluminium extracted from aeroplanes' bodies has been forged into accurate cubes, arranged later with gold and diamonds to give the jewellery a precise yet pointy look. This latest collection has been surveilled by a design solutions company, Bandit, which wishes to reinvent the method of traditional jewellery production, bringing innovations to the design. While revealing the ideology behind the jewellery brand, the CEO...
British newcomer Archipelago Yachts hopes to achieve another milestone with its all-new aluminium clad Archipelago 47 powercat. The Archipelago 47 powercat is already under construction on the Isle of Wight and is expected to be ready for a global debut at this year's Southampton Boat Show. The usage of aluminium for making the yacht not only reduces weight and development costs but also enables future customization. It's also a robust, long-lasting substance that may be recycled indefinitely. Chartwell Marine, a team of naval architects whose core field of expertise is powercats for the offshore wind farm sector, designed the Archipelago 47. Dr Steven Weatherley, the company's creator, owner, and CEO decided to commission and build a powercat, replacing the family’s Mitchell 31. With its...
HRE Wheels a custom wheel manufacturer is coming up with a series of aftermarket two-piece carbon/fiber aluminium wheels. As per HRE, this new series will set a new benchmark in terms of performance and quality. According to the company, the new CBRN line achieves excellent impact resistance and "class-leading" strength-to-weight ratios thanks to a "toughened-resin" system and unique Vacuum-Assisted Resin-Transfer Molding technology. "With carbon fiber wheels becoming more readily available through several OEMs, we knew the materials and technologies were finally ready for us to achieve our goals with carbon fiber," said HRE Wheels CEO Alan Peltier. The carbon-fiber rim is linked to forged aluminium centres with high-strength titanium fasteners on the two-piece wheels. Customers may have...
Silver Moon by WeeRoll is a cost-effective and long-lasting alternative for those wishing to own a recreational vehicle (RV) and fulfil their dream of travelling around the globe. As per Autoevolution, the WeeRoll Silver Moon camper, which starts at a little under $15,000, is made up of aluminium. Aluminium is used in several parts of the vehicle, including the chassis, floors, doors, and roof, making it a durable camper at such a reasonable price. As per the data from WeeRoll, the Silver Moon recreational vehicle features an aluminium corrosion-resistant structure, which has fewer chances of holding rust or even rot. Other features which make it more reliable are the aluminium extruded flooring system, aluminium tread plate fenders with marker lights, aluminium hinges and bar locks,...
Aluminium wiring in homes is available in two styles: solid and stranded. A solid wire consists of a single conductor and is typically found in 120V circuits that are lower amperages (20A & 15A). Stranded wires are multiple pieces of wire bundled together to form one larger wire, and they are commonly used in homes with higher amperage circuits (>25A). Although solid wire is rarely used in residential construction nowadays, stranded aluminium wire is quite common, and when installed properly, it is considered a safe material for residential use. The United Kingdom, one of the leading economies of the world imported 12,579 tonnes of aluminium stranded wires during 2019-21, incurring revenue expenditure of $36.74 million for the import. In 2019, the UK reported importing 2438 tonnes of...
As a large number of aluminium companies have joined the initiative First Movers Coalition pledging to decarbonise the energy-intensive industry, Ball Corporation has decided to not be left alone from the list. On Wednesday, June 1, the company announced its joining to the global forum, intending to reduce carbon emissions from the aluminium manufacturing process and at the same time encouraging the value chain toward the same goal. Launched as a partnership between The World Economic Forum and US Department of State and in collaboration with US Department of Commerce and Department of Energy, the First Movers Coalition is an initiative harnessing the purchasing power of companies to decarbonise seven hard to abate industrial sectors that currently account for 30 per cent of global carbon...
A key geostrategic location, abundant natural resources, a young population, and a vital geopolitical position make Myanmar one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific. The principal industries contributing to Myanmar’s economy are agriculture, mining and tourism. Aluminium foil is used at home for perishable foods and dairy products also for longer storage, to cover baking surfaces and to wrap foods, such as meats, to prevent them from losing moisture while cooking. The usage is not limited to food only; it can also be used to put on windows to keep the house cool during summer and hot during winter. The Southeast Asian nation, Myanmar imported aluminium foil of around 12,466 tonnes of aluminium foil during 2019-21, incurring revenue expenditure of $28.83 million for the...
The F51 is the first aluminium shielded multi-storied skating zone opened in the south of England. At first glance, no one can determine that the insides of the structure are made of timber ramps, undulating concrete and unwieldy street furniture. The F51 designers, hailing from Folkestone Kent, were primarily ordered to build a car parking space which is why the construction resulted in a towering structure. But when the local skating park needed a place for relocation, this building though a bit odd fitted the requirement list. It is the home to skating bowls, pipes, ramps and wall rides, everything that a professional skater would die for nowadays. The arena also consists of a 15-metre high climbing wall hosting more than 30 graded routes for beginners and pros equal. The construction...
Headquartered in Sweden, Emballator, a packaging unit, has just launched their six mono-material PE or aluminium tubes made with green energy, namely, twist off Recap, twist off Reseal, twist off reclose aluminium and capped aluminium tube models. The entire range was created using mono-material PE, post-consumer recycled aluminium and aluminium. The tubes can be custom made according to medicinal specifications for pharmaceutical uses or standard grades. As the company claims, its products are manufactured by meeting certificate standards of ISO 9001:2015, 15378:2017 and ISA 14001. “Our flagship product in this range is our new Twist off Recap. It is a new tube with an integrated cap solution. This integrated cap reduces the material content by 10% and the optimized manufacturing process...
As a major step to enhance passenger safety and comfort, Indian Railways' Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone has switched from traditional rakes to LHB rake designs in order to revamp passenger safety and comfort. The Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches are the passenger coaches of Indian Railways that were developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch of Germany and mostly produced by Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, India. The Indian Railways also stated once that the LHB coaches are manufactured with anti-collision technology which causes less fatality during accidents. However, these coaches are made of light-weight, low corrosive stainless steel and have higher carrying capacity, speed potential, and better safety features as compared to ICF coaches. Aluminium is used for interiors, making the...
On Saturday, May 28, Nordische Technologies announced the development of the world’s first Aluminium-Graphene pouch cell battery in collaboration with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technologies (CIPET). The Aluminium-Graphene cell battery will be used for consumer electronics, gadgets, and future EV technology. This cell battery is the world's quickest charging, non-toxic, non-flammable, non-lithium and noncobalt battery with long cycle life. "This innovative Aluminum-Graphene pouch cell and future EV battery is the result of our extensive research over the past five years. It is a lightweight, high performance battery with a shelf life of five to seven years. These rechargeable, non-toxic and recyclable batteries can be charged over 3,000 cycles," said...
Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster with a hand-crafted aluminium body will be up for auction next month. The sporty two-seater is based on a 1965 model, although it was created in the early 2000s to commemorate the Shelby Company’s 40th anniversary. The unusual automobile will be auctioned off by Mecum Auctions in Tulsa from June 9 through June 11. This Cobra is one of just five with a magnificent hand-crafted, polished aluminium body and is number 29 of 40 ever manufactured as homage to the original vehicle. The vehicle is powered by an all-aluminium Shelby 427 FE Stroker V-8 engine that produces 535 horsepower and 545 ft lbs of torque. The history of the Shelby Cobra dates back to 1961, when Carroll Shelby fitted a Ford V-8 engine and a Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed gearbox in a vintage...
