
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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According to Shanghai Metals Market, China’s new energy vehicle production in January 2020 recorded a decline, as producers were shut during the Chinese New Year Holiday, while some of them delayed resumption due to an epidemic outbreak. Many even trimmed output because of continued market weakness. SMM data shows about 48,000 NEVs produced in China obtained qualification certificates in January, down 52.3 per cent from a year ago. Passenger vehicles accounted for 43,000 units and buses 2,700 units. The rest 3,100 units were special vehicles. SMM data reveals a drop in the installation of power batteries as well in January to 2.3 GWh, down 53.5 per cent year on year. As the market since the second half of 2019 remained lacklustre, many electric vehicle battery producers in China began...

Ball Corporation reported 2019 net earnings of $566 million on sales of $11.5 billion, compared to $454 million on sales of $11.6 billion in 2018. The company’s 2019 comparable net earnings were $861 million, from $775 million in 2018. In the fourth quarter, net earnings stood at $160 million on sales of $2.7 billion, from $151 million on sales of $2.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018. Comparable net earnings were $238 million, from comparable net earnings of $191 million. Ball said results reflect the 2019 sale of the company's Argentine steel aerosol business and Chinese beverage can assets, and the 2018 sale of the company's U.S. steel food and steel aerosol business. "Over the past year, our global beverage volumes increased 5 percent, our aerospace contracted backlog increased...

Suzuki Motorcycle India has today made public the launch of its BS6 compliant Burgman Street 125. The starting price will be INR 77,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the 2020 Suzuki Burgman Street comes with a new colour option along with other amazing features. The Japanese manufacturer asserts that the updated premium scooter is not only eco-friendly but also provides a smooth riding experience. Suzuki has tooled the BS6 Burgman Street 125 with a fuel injection system, the integrated engine start and kill switch. The scooter started its journey in July 2018 and has played a significant role in Suzuki accumulating good volumes along with the segment-leading Access 125. The sporty styling of a maxi-scooter and upmarket features drives Burgman Street is an attractive option in the growing 125...

BMW has introduced a new wheel design which is more aerodynamic and provides all-round efficiency. The Aerodynamic aluminium wheel will feature on the BMW iX3 as well the iNext and i4 models. During the test run, BMW found that the new aerodynamic wheel reduced drag for the iX3 by about 5% compared with the conventionally powered BMW X3. The new aerodynamic aluminium wheels are 15% lighter than the wheels previously fitted by BMW. The aerodynamics and weight benefit the overall effect of reducing power consumption for the BMW iX3 by another 2% in the European WLTP test cycle, which equates 0.4 kwh/100 km, thereby extending the range of the vehicle by 10 km. BMW said: “the Aerodynamic Wheels blend lightweight construction and reduced air resistance with the sporting elegance of a V‑spoke...

Aluminium cans are the 520 th most traded product and the 525 th most complex traded product in the global trade market. Germany, one of the largest export economies in the world and also one of the most complex economies, is the leading exporter of aluminium cans in the world. Germany has been the major aluminium cans exporter in Europe with an export volume of 294,772 tonnes from 2017-19, a rock-solid performance. The total revenue generation for the period by exporting aluminium cans rose to $1.15 billion. In 2017 Germany’s aluminium cans export stood at 98,247 tonnes, generating $382.22 million. In 2018 the aluminium can export declined by 15.78%, in volume 15,512 tonnes from the previous. The revenue generation reflected was $356.74 million. The year 2019 showed a soaring trend of...

Jake McCaugherty has been appointed as the new UK Managing Director of German aluminium crane, hoist and platform manufacturer Böcker. He will own the complete responsibility for the UK operation, which started in 2017. McCaugherty joins the company from Liebherr where he has been responsible for the tower crane business in the UK and Ireland since 2015. Before which he was UK regional sales manager for Danish loader crane manufacturer HMF have joined the company in 2006. He has great plans to expand and develop the business in the UK and Ireland and said: "I am extremely pleased to join Böcker, they have an excellent reputation for high-quality products made in Germany and recognize the importance of having outstanding customer service. Over the next couple of weeks, I look forward to...

Japan is getting ready for the summer, as the Olympics 2020 is coming up. Tokujin Yoshioka, the Japanese designer has revealed new details of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 torch. Sakura flower, the national flower of Japan has resembled as the Tokyo Olympics 2020 torch. The head of the 71-centimetre rose-gold torch gradually opens into five sections to resemble the petals of the sakura flower. Yoshioka used an aluminium extrusion technique to make the torch, He said “this allows it to be strong and lightweight, and "form a single and seamless sculpture-like piece". "Part of the reason for aluminium extrusion was because I wanted to keep the design simple for the structure as well”. "It's not a superficial garnish that creates a beautiful design; the key is always a beautiful structure" Yoshioka...

The Italjet Dragster 2020 will start its production in Italy in May’20. The scooter will be coming up in three versions: 125cc, 150cc, 200cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engines with Magneti Marelli electronic injection and a double overhead camshaft. The Italjet Dragster 125 makes 15 hp while the 200cc model offers 20 hp. The iconic scooter will be tooled with an Independent Steering System (ISS) that has a new front single-arm made from aerospace aluminium alloy. The front suspension is fitted with horizontal BITUBO hydraulic adjustable shocks which offer no travel effect for the front-end. The rear side, the Italjet Dragster is fitted with a BITUBO single hydro-pneumatic adjustable shock absorber. The R&D of the ISS system has been developed by Italjet. It splits steering...

Colorado’s Ball Corporation will build two new speciality beverage aluminium can plants in the United States, announced the firm’s CEO John Hayes on Thursday, February 6. According to him, the continuous rise in using aluminium for beverage and food packaging is inspiring Ball to build can plants. “With global customer and consumer demand for aluminium packaging solutions continuing to outpace existing supply, our previously announced aluminium beverage can and cup projects will add at least 8 billion units of capacity by the end of 2021,” Hayes said in a statement. He added, “Three years ago, a third of all new products coming out was in cans, but today it’s 70%, and that’s a meaningful jump.” One of the two plants will be constructed in Arizona, while the location of the other is to be...

Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, on 7 th February’20 published the retail availability of the FTR Rally 2020 in North America. The retro styling with modern performance capabilities was launched in Milan at EICMA in November 2019. The FTR Rally 2020 will be now shipped to Indian Motorcycle dealers throughout the USA and Canada. The FTR Rally takes a step in a new direction while still maintaining some of the original styling DNA of the FTR 1200. The FTR Rally features with Aluminium wire wheels, Titanium smoke painted with the company’s headdress graphic, brown aviator seat, a new rally windscreen and Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires. Reid Wilson, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle said: “We’re excited to offer North American riders a new take on the FTR 1200 that...

Ducati finally made public the latest addition to its line-up, the all-new 2020 Panigale V4 Superleggera. This exclusive and expensive motorcycle is just as gorgeous as it was expected to be. There was a suspicion that Ducati was preparing an ultra-light version of the Panigale V4 after a carbon-fiber & aluminium version of the model was spotted being tested a few months ago. The intuitions were confirmed when a few select Ducati VIPs received an e-mail signed by CEO Claudio Domenicali himself, introducing Project 1708. The e-mail contained a link to a page listing all the special model’s spectacular specifications, features, and pricing. The Superleggera is the most powerful ride to ever roll out of the Borgo Panigale factory thanks to its 224 horsepower, 998cc, V4 Desmosedici Stradale...

Constellium, a global sector leader that develops innovative, value added aluminium products, has been conferred the “Best Performer Award” by Airbus at its annual Supply Chain and Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) ceremony in France. “We are honored to receive this award as it reflects our strong relationship with Airbus over the years and our strategic focus on industrial performance to better service our customer’s operations,” said Ingrid Joerg, President of Aerospace and Transportation at Constellium. “We look forward to continuing to support Airbus on new initiatives and to further grow our partnership in the years to come.” Constellium was awarded for its long-term partnership and sustained performance to supply aerospace aluminium products and solutions. The company supports all...

The German crane and aerial lift manufacturer Klaas has launched its fresh innovation, the Klaas K1100 RSX truck-mounted aluminium crane. The innovation will be considered as one of the largest Klaas truck cranes, with a maximum lifting capacity of 6 tonnes, a winch capacity of 2.5 tonnes and the highest lifting height of 60 metres. The maximum outrigger width is less than 6 metres, overall making it an ideal for construction sites, where space is limited. In regards to the working range; a load of 2000kg can be lifted at 23m, 1000kg at 35m and 500kg at 45m. This new model is equipped with a hydraulic telescopic Y jib, double derrick cylinders, TFR boom system, twin lung cylinders, crane control system, telescopic winch, separate diesel motor drive concept, extendable counterweight and...

The Royal Enfield extreme mountaineers bike Himalayan has gone on to win over the mid-size adventure tour segment as the most resourceful product built to take on rough riding conditions. There have been some additions which made it even more engaging adventure motorcycle in the market segment of the mid-sized bike. The newly launched Himalayan model is offered with an exclusive accessory like aluminium handlebar with a cross brace. The tall stance of the model is unique and remains same but the new bike comes with switchable ABS for off-road use, a hazard switch to warn other riders in case of an emergency, a new brake mechanism to improve stopping power and also a side stand to make parking easy. The engine is enhanced to a BS6 unit to meet the upcoming emission norms and with that,...

According to a recent report, the Dutch shipyard Heesen has launched the second hybrid superyacht in 5000 aluminium FDHF class. The 49.8 metre long yacht named Electra, after being prepared for intensive sea trials in the North Sea, hit the water last week ahead of its delivery date April 2020. Frank Laupman of Omega Architects has designed the exterior of the superyacht, combining a shallow-draft hull with an efficient diesel-electric propulsion engine. The design includes a near-vertical bow, long waterline and extensive use of glass. The interior of the yacht has been designed by Christiano Gatto, who has infused contemporary style with a grand staircase, custom furniture, and dark oak flooring contrasted with pale coloured panelling and cabinetry. The interior layout can accommodate...

In collaboration with American food and beverage company Pepsico, sports venue hospitality provider Centerplate offered Aquafina water in aluminium cans at Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020. The collaboration aimed to provide over 100,000 cans of Aquafina to support the Hard Rock Stadium’s mission to eliminate 99.4 per cent of single-use plastics in 2020. Centerplate is the official food and beverage partner of the stadium. In January, Centerplate also established a partnership with Ball Corporation and Bud Light to offer sustainable drinks packaging at Super Bowl LIV. Centerplate CEO Steve Pangburn said: “We want to lead the way in providing innovative solutions for our clients and guests, especially in support of our mission, vision and values.” “This is another example of a...

The county government of Kilfi has encouraged dairy farmers to start storing milk in aluminium containers and disown plastic storages. Aluminium met required sanitary standards for milk storage. The county authorities also wanted the dairy farmers to stop hawking milk in villages and as an alternative should make use of existing storage plants to get good value for their products. The county’s milk-producing capacity is more than 25 million litres annually. The county plans to start value addition for the milk products by producing butter, cream, yoghurt, sour milk and other products to improve farmers' income. Kilifi Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi attended the cattle distribution program in Sabaki ward, Magarini constituency, with CEC member for Agriculture and Livestock Luciana Sanzua,...

The globally renowned sports gear and lifestyle brand Puma premiered its first-ever smartwatch, the Puma Sport Connected, in India. The wearable product is made available for purchase on the Puma’s official website and also on Flipkart e-commerce site. The smartwatch is priced INR 19,995 in India and is tooled with standard features of tracking activity, aligned with support for Google Fit, to track all the data, which helps track and log activities such as logging of strength training workouts, pilates, rowing and more. <iframe width="550" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KqSI8n5RO64" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The Puma Smartwatch features three colours - white with beige...