Two recent Tesla stories sit at opposite ends of the range. Tesla Model 3 is set to benefit from cost-focused Cybercab inverter technology, announced on November 1 2026. The flying car, Tesla Roadster, uses aluminum in its battery cells and underbody protection, reinforcing power delivery, thermal management and lightweight construction. The two models reveal how aluminum can serve very different engineering priorities, from making electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable to helping them deliver extraordinary performance. Tesla Model 3: the everyday car gets Cybercab hardware Nick Verzini, Tesla’s Head of Drive Unit Engineering, mentioned on a Munro Live factory tour that a new printed circuit board assembly and power stage from the Cybercab’s inverter will enter Model 3 production in...
Aluminum foil is getting a seasonal makeover as Reynolds Wrap introduces its limited-edition Snowflakes Fun Foil, bringing decorative appeal to everyday kitchen tasks ahead of the holiday season. Featuring an embossed snowflake pattern, the product combines the familiar functionality of aluminum foil with a festive appearance suited to food wrapping, holiday entertaining and homemade gifts. The new design allows consumers to use Reynolds Wrap foil for more than routine food storage, adding a decorative touch to meal preparation and presentation. Its winter-inspired pattern makes it suitable for covering dishes, preserving leftovers, packaging baked treats and creating festive crafts. Despite its seasonal appearance, Snowflakes Fun Foil retains the practical functionality of conventional...
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The flagship version of Audi’s A8 L W12 model and available only as a special order – depending on market is set to be the last application of the German manufacturer’s magnificent four-bank 12-cylinder engine, as it focuses on downsizing and efficiency. The model resembles ultra-smoothness and abundant is as indulgent in its delivery and ability, the A8 L W12 is similarly the lost luxurious version on offer, and – as driven – featured nearly the full gamut of Audi’s high tech systems developed for to outdo the competition in a technologically ever-escalating large luxury car segment. Audi builds the flagship model with lightweight aluminium-intensive construction and 24% stiffer than its predecessor for improved handling, comfort and collision safety, the A8’s most impressive feature is,...
The Italian manufacturer Vyrus rolls-out its all-new Alyen 988 superbike, combining speed and power with a futuristic design for a motorbike in an exclusive way. It is powered by a Ducati-sourced four-stroke engine producing 202 HP from a 1,285 cc displacement. This is paired to a six-speed gearbox, allowing the superbike to rev to 10,500 RPM. The major attraction of Vyrus Alyen 988 is the motorbikes bodywork. It’s an intricate, geometric design made from a network of naked carbon fiber panels that sit atop a bespoke magnesium double omega frame. Sharp angles at the rear stop short of the overhanging rear wheel unit, while under-seat exhaust pipes give the bike a sporting look from the back. The handlebars are also machined from a solid block of Ergal which is essentially a 7075 aluminium...
China’s sales of new energy vehicles declined 53.2% year on year in March, data showed from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Friday, 10 April 2020. Sales of new energy vehicles stood at 53,000 units last month. Production of NEVs in March came in at 50,000 units. That was down 56.9% year-on-year, CAAM data showed. Automobiles sales in March were up by 361.1% from a month ago. Sales stood at 1.43 million units. Production of cars jumped 399.2% to 1.42 million units. On a yearly basis, the production of cars declined 44.5%, down by 35.3 percentage points from that in February. Car sales were also dropped by 43.3%, down 35.8 percentage points from that in February.
On 8 th April’20, Airbus, Europe’s largest manufacturer, has announced that it will drop aircraft production of its core three aircraft models by roughly a third. The aircraft manufacturer has stated clearly that it will steeply cut production from the bestselling A320 single-aisle jet to 40 per month from 60 per month previously, assembled in Toulouse and Hamburg. Airbus will also drop its production of the A330 to two a month and the A350 jet to six a month. The aerospace sector is a key consumer of aluminium. The worldwide demand for the light metal has been choked, with the COVID-19 epidemic spawning the utmost turmoil to supply chains, and the outcome of it is putting the global premiums down. Guillaume Faury, CEO, Airbus said: “Our airline customers are heavily impacted by the...
According to the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Thursday, April 9, China’s wholesale deliveries of new energy passenger vehicles totalled at 56,000 units in March, down 49.2 per cent from the same period last year but grew by about three times from the last month. Wholesale volumes of plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 9,200 units of the total volume of new energy passenger vehicle sales. As per CPCA data, this figure is down by about 59 per cent from the corresponding period last year. Wholesale volumes of pure electric cars fell 48 per cent over the year and totalled at 47,000 units in March 2020. The robust performance of sole-proprietorship and joint-venture automakers in China primarily drove the country’s new energy vehicles market last month,...
The Lexus LC is appearing with a compelling blend of exotic looks, intoxicating V8 noises and performance and finely tuned dynamics. The 10kg less weight is one of the major tweaks of 2021 LC, as it equipped with new aluminium lower suspension arms, a hollow anti-roll bar with a revised diameter, a new high-strength coil spring material and lighter rear wheels for the 21-inch wheel option. To capitalise on the added agility and precision that brings, Lexus lengthened the stroke of the adaptive front dampers and optimised the rigidity of the bump stops to create a smoother overall suspension stroke. The LC 500’s 10-speed automatic paired to the same 470 hp/540 Nm 5.0 litre naturally-aspirated V8 as before. As for the LC 500h, the Multi-Stage Hybrid drivetrain, which combines the electric...
All American Marine (AAM) has secured a contract from Switch Maritime to complete the aluminium construction and outfitting of a 21-m, 84-passenger, zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered, electric-drive ferry that will operate in the California Bay Area. The project to build the vessel – both project and vessel are called Water-Go-Round – began at Bay Ship & Yacht shipyard in Alameda, California, and is being transferred to AAM. When launched, the Water-Go-Round vessel will be the US’ first hydrogen fuel cell vessel and the world’s first commercial fuel cell ferry. The project is funded in part by private capital from Switch Maritime, an investment platform seeking to build North America’s first fleet of zero-emission vessels. The project is also partially funded by a US$3M grant from the...
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid remained at $32.68 million. In 2018 the import rose by 0.68%, as the total import remained at 5736 tonnes and the foreign revenue paid was $32.98 million. Portugal’s import in 2019 again saw a decline of 2.89%, as the import reflected was 5570 tonnes and a decrease of 166 tonnes was recorded Y-o-Y. The foreign revenue paid was $34.64 million, which is more than the previous year, as the price was high during the time. In 2020 the projected import for aluminium cans is 5309 tonnes, which is again...
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid remained at $32.68 million. In 2018 the import rose by 0.68%, as the total import remained at 5736 tonnes and the foreign revenue paid was $32.98 million. Portugal’s import in 2019 again saw a decline of 2.89%, as the import reflected was 5570 tonnes and a decrease of 166 tonnes was recorded Y-o-Y. The foreign revenue paid was $34.64 million, which is more than the previous year, as the price was high during the time. In 2020 the projected import for aluminium cans is 5309 tonnes, which is again...
BMW Motorrad has disclosed the production-spec R18 cruiser, months after it showcased the smashing R18 concept at the 2019 EICMA. The concept was undoubtedly one of the best-looking motorcycles at the show. BMW has chosen from the wide catalogue of bolt-on aluminium parts to choose from, supplied by its official partners Roland Sands Designs. Then there are seats by US-based Mustang Seats. The BMW R18 looks stunning and, in many ways, resembles the 1936 BMW R5 cruiser. Parked side by side, the design inspiration is visible in its round LED headlamp, tear-drop-shaped fuel tank and the swooping rear fender. The design of the engine cam covers, for instance, draws inspiration from the old model, and it's the same case with the fish-tail-style exhaust. The need to comply with strict emission...
Liberty British Aluminium, Britain’s only remaining aluminium smelter, is supporting the fight against COVID-19 by making metal for NHS oxygen bottles. The Fort William plant has assisted with an emergency job to produce 20 tonnes of oxygen bottles for treating coronavirus patients. The order was placed by Bridgnorth Aluminium in Shropshire which usually supplies the pharmaceuticals and food industry. Tonnes of aluminium have been produced by the company’s 160 on-site workers to keep continuing to supply essential sectors. The smelter’s managing director Brian King said: “It’s good to know that we are keeping the supply chain going and contributing to the fight against the virus. It’s a classic example of turning your hand to try to help the situation.” “There are lots of reasons why we...
Ball Corporation has reportedly created a collection of newly designed, infinitely recyclable 250ml cans for Dorset-based UK beverage brand Jimmy’s Iced Coffee (‘Jimmy’s’). With the adoption of aluminium cans, Jimmy’s can achieve its environmental aim of removing plastic from packaging in 2020. Aluminium cans in Europe have an average recycling rate of 75 per cent. The partnership between Ball and Jimmy’s started in 2019 with the launch of the original Flat White in cans. Following that, Jimmy’s worked with Ball to produce three brand-new canned Flat Whites – Skinny, Oat, and Extra Shot Flat White. All three Iced Flat Whites are below 150 calories and come in 250ml infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, with distinctive and fresh designs with two-tone packaging and Jimmy’s timeless new...
The land of Pyramid’s, Egypt, has been reflecting positively for aluminium foil importation market during 2017-19. The total importation for aluminium foil remained at 87,626 tonnes during 2017-19. The projected for 2020 though shows a dip of 7%, whereas when the total import quantity adds up with estimated value it stands at 116,932 tonnes. The top trading partners for aluminium foil import for Egypt are China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, UAE, Austria, etc. Egypt’s total importation of aluminium foil in 2017 stood at 26,608 tonnes, whereas in 2018 it rose to 29,539 tonnes, growth by 11.01%. The excess quantity reflected as 2931 tonnes. In 2019 the aluminium foil import tended positive with growth by 6.56%, as the total volume of import stood at 31,479...
The new Rolls-Royce Ghost will be reinforced by a new manifested platform that has been developed in-house but will share quite a few components with the Phantom and Cullinan. The new aluminium platform equipped in the ghost will make the model lighter than the outgoing one. Rolls-Royce has been testing the new-generation Ghost which is expected to go on sale globally by the end of 2020. The spook pictures of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost undergoing testing in winter conditions have come out. Looking at the heavily camouflaged prototype, normally we can’t see too much difference in its appearance when compared to its predecessor. The headlights are sleeker and the taillights too look tad angular. The model is of the long-wheelbase model which is 1700 mm longer than the standard-wheelbase...
CRISIL estimates the Indian automobile industry, including components, to be less likely to recover in the financial year 2021 from the toll taken by the COVID19 outbreak. The rating firm noted the coronavirus outbreak might have two challenges. Earlier than anticipated closure of Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) can lead to unsold BS-IV inventory, and anticipated retail sales may result in higher-than-normal BS-VI inventory for large passenger vehicle OEMs at the start of the fiscal. Remaining of sizeable inventory after one of the worst financial years in two decades in 2020 was already a burden on the automobile industry. A double-digit decline in sales and liquidity crisis in the second half of the year resulted in high inventory levels. Adding to it, demand shrank as a result of the...
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is actively cooperating with relevant ministries and commissions to study policies and suggestions for boosting and stabilising automobile consumption in China. Such was the statement of Xin Guobin, Deputy Minister of MIIT at a press conference during China’s Manufacturing Industry Resumption Meeting on Monday, March 30. Following the MIIT’s calls, many Chinese provinces have already issued supportive measures to boost car consumption, added Xin in his statement. He believes more stimulus policies will make their way shortly. Xin also mentioned the operational status of the car industries during the press conference. He said the overall operating rate of the industry increased to 97 per cent from around 60 per cent. The rate of...
Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant will be rolling out for sale its premium Galaxy Chromebook in the US from 6 th April’20. The Samsung laptop is priced at $999 and customers in the US can purchase the Galaxy Chromebook from the company’s official store or Best Buy sites. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook comes in Mercury Grey and Fiesta Red colour options. <iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kYI55IM9Inc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The Galaxy Chromebook comes with aluminium chassis and it is 9.9mm slim. It has a feature of a 2-in-1 form factor with a 360-degree hinge and has a 13.3-inch 4K OLED display. It’s powered by the latest Intel 10th gen processor with up...
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Italy’s has been recorded with the worst hit in the European Union nations for the epidemic COVID-19. The country has been trying hard to come out of this disaster but still finding it tough, as most of the industries are closed down in fear of spreading the virus. Italy’s aluminium cans importation has been recorded strong from 2017-19, as the total volume stood at 73,807 tonnes. Even in the worst-hit of COVID-19, there is an approx. 1% growth indication for the itinerary. When added with the last 3 years volume with 2020 projection, the import stands to 100,239 tonnes and the total foreign revenue expended stands at $486 million. In 2017 the total aluminium cans import was recorded at 22,550 tonnes, while the amount paid stood at $116.61 million. Italy’s aluminium cans import volume saw...
