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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Ball Corporation, a leader in cutting-edge, sustainable aluminium beverage packaging, has teamed up with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) to introduce recyclable aluminium cups to Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. The aluminium cups will debut during the NBA's Denver Nuggets' home opener against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, October 25. "We're proud to team up with KSE to bring sports fans at Pepsi Center a sustainable beverage cup option and grow this offering across sports venues in the U.S.," said John A. Hayes, Ball's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "As a premier sports and entertainment destination in Denver, Pepsi Center is making a meaningful difference on promoting sustainability in its industry. At Ball, we've seen lot of excitement for the aluminium cup since...
China's new-vehicle market has contracted for the 15th straight month, with sales declining 5.2 percent from a year earlier to 2.27 million in September, as the nation’s weakening economy continues to weigh on light vehicle demand. Last month, new light-vehicle deliveries slipped 6.3 percent to around 1.93 million, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Weak light-vehicle demand wiped out mild gains in sales of new commercial vehicles. In the month, deliveries of new commercial vehicles, including buses and trucks, gained 1.9 percent to around 340,000. For the first nine months, new-vehicle sales in China dropped 10 percent from a year earlier to approach 18.4 million. In the period, new light-vehicle deliveries fell 12 percent to roughly 15.25 million while new...
Aluminium laptop and desk accessories are gaining more popularity because of the seamless design, easy maintenance and ability to match with the interiors and gadgets. The all-aluminium Multi-Angle MacBook and PC Stand by BoYata Direct give a user the ability to adjust the P.C. to the user’s ideal height. Now available at a discounted price, its all-aluminium build looks great and matches the MacBook perfectly. One can adjust it accordingly to suit eye and back comfort and for different purposes, e.g., watching, typing or sitting. The laptop stand is made of sturdy, lightweight aluminium. It can be adjusted at different angles and its height can be adjusted higher or lower depending on the needs of the user. At the same time it keeps your computer up high leaving more space on the desk...
China’s production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) continued to decline in September, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said on Monday. The country produced 89,000 units of NEVs last month, down 29.9% year-on-year. NEV sales fell by 34.2% YoY to 80,000 units in September, CAAM said, after a drop of 15.8% in August. For the first nine months of 2019, sales stood at 872,000 units, up 20.8% from a year earlier, while production rose by 20.9% on an annual basis to 888,000 units. CAAM data also showed that car sales fell for the 15th consecutive month in September. Sales dropped 5.2% from the same month a year earlier to 2.27 million units. Auto sales in January-September were 10.3% lower than the same period of 2018. According to data from the China Passenger...
Schüco, one of the leading suppliers of aluminium window, door and façade systems, has been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard. Schüco is one of the first companies in the construction sector to be certified against the ASI Performance Standard. Andreas Engelhardt, Managing Partner of Schüco said, “The ASI certification is an important milestone within our sustainable material strategy. We aim to support our partners in the development of outstanding and future-proof buildings. This commitment goes hand-in-hand with our efforts towards ensuring responsible procurement as well as a comprehensive circular economy strategy. We are proud to receive this recognition of what we have achieved so far.” The ASI Certification program is the only...
According to a recent report, New York-based studio Gill Schmid has released the initial details of its latest superyacht concept, an 80 meter hybrid explorer. It is a hybrid between functional explorer and luxurious superyacht, said the studio. The superyacht is designed with a steel Ice Class hull and aluminium superstructure in collaboration with Tim Dempers Studio. Key features of the yacht include a spacious helideck with a gym, beauty salon, lounging areas fore and aft flanked by an outdoor Jacuzzi. The exterior would be mirror glazed reflecting the outdoor environment. The yacht is also equipped with an A-frame crane capable of launching a plethora of tenders and toys, including a 12-metre limousine tender, Jet Skis, and two Triton-built submarines. The accommodation capacity of...
In a bid to bringing in some innovation to Pakistan’s energy industry, Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) has recently introduced aluminium tank Lorries, which will distribute fuel across Pakistan’s improved road network to Shell’s customers. According to the parameters set by National Highway Authority on axle to weight ratio, these aluminium Lorries will enhance efficiency by allowing higher volumes of product to be transported as compared to steel tank Lorries. Besides, they are light-weight and therefore, better for Pakistan’s roads. Also, since aluminium is non-corrosive and negates static charge, the new Lorries will increase safety and security. The aluminium tank Lorries also reduce maintenance cost and improve fuel economy while reducing environmental impact. SPL inaugurated the new...
A number of aluminium companies and steelmakers along with other suppliers recently filed separate complaints against four largest railroad companies in the United States. They alleged that the railroad companies in the United States conspired to raise prices and overcharge customers billions of money for freight services over a period of five years. They did this under the guise of fuel cost recovery program. Among the aluminium companies, Alcoa Corp., Pittsburgh; Alumax Mill Products, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Arconic, Pittsburgh; Northwest Alloys, Washington; Reynolds Metals Co., Richmond, Virginia; and Eastalco Aluminum and Intalco Aluminum, subsidiaries of Alcoa, filed a lawsuit Sept. 30 with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The companies alleged that...
Factors like limited availability of natural resources, urbanisation, and need for faster execution and changing infrastructure landscape have been continuously influencing the evolution of the construction industry, where aluminium was the key component of the journey. The trend towards light weight construction has been incessantly increasing the use of aluminium structures and therefore, its export and import across various countries. {newsStudioGallery} Austria is one such country which has been seeing a rise in the import of aluminium structures, according to the global export-import data. Started with a jump from 25,332 tonnes in 2016 to 58,950 tonnes in 2017, Austria’s aluminium structures imports in 2018 saw a further growth to 64,348 tonnes. This year, Austria is expected to...
UK beverage company Radnor Hills has expanded its products portfolio with the launch of still and sparkling spring water in 330ml aluminium can. The company has collaborated with Ardagh Group to bring cans into its packaging portfolio. Radnor Hills has recognised the benefits of the aluminium can – with its long shelf life, 100% recyclability, transport efficiency, leak and light proof qualities. William Watkins, Managing Director and Founder of Radnor Hills said, “Our passion is for making the simplest of things taste great, and thanks to the detailed development we’ve done with Ardagh, we know we can rely on our new can range to protect and preserve the fantastic taste and quality of our still and sparkling spring waters.” Ardagh said its Customer Technical Service specialists helped...
Turtle Sodas has announced the launch of new sparkling soft drinks in aluminium cans in the UK. The products are available in mango, pineapple and lime flavours. The new range is made with no sugar, no artificial sweeteners. Turtle Sodas Founder Caitlin Egen said: “There is a huge shift happening in the drinks sector. With increasing awareness about the harm of sugar, artificial sweeteners and alcohol, drinks businesses need to start radically innovating on a product level,” “Turtle Sodas was born from a personal frustration at the lack of great-tasting soft drinks that didn’t rely on sugar or additives to achieve their flavour profiles. Turtle Sodas is a zero-compromise brand, and I believe that you don’t need to compromise on flavour for health, and certainly shouldn’t have to...
Downeast Cider continues to extend its reach from the East Coast to the West Coast in the U.S., building a following for a growing niche in the specialty hard cider market: “unfiltered” cider. In fact, Downeast, launched by brothers Ross and Matt Brockman, is the original unfiltered cider. "When our three founders got together to launch Downeast, they decided on a few basics to differentiate the product," says Pete McCoubrey, Downeast Product and Brand Marketing. "Five fresh apples go into every 12 oz. can. And it was determined that filtering them out would mean filtering out flavour. So, as our leaders like to say, we leave the good stuff in there." Downeast customers agree as demand for the popular cider continues to increase with an increasing slate of offerings that include core...
Wynnchurch Capital has invested in Eastern Metal Supply (EMS), a distributor of aluminium extrusions and related products. The terms of the investment were not disclosed. Founded in 1982, Florida-based EMS now has fourteen nationwide distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, totalling nearly 1.5 million square feet. The company’s aluminium products are sold into a variety of industrial, commercial, residential, and marine end markets. Greg Weekes, President and Co-Founder of EMS said, “We have built and grown EMS by providing our customers with exceptional service, just-in-time delivery and a wide breadth of value-added products. Wynnchurch shares this commitment and we are excited to partner with them as we continue that mission and pursue our next phase of growth.” Chris...
Darnet Design has recently unveiled its latest superyacht concept – the 86 metre Starlight. Both exterior and interior design of the yacht, which features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, has been done by Darnet. Some of the key features of the yacht’s interior include a touch and go helicopter landing pad, 17 square metre swimming pool on the aft main deck, and beach club exceeding 100 square metres. The beach club is also equipped with two underwater observatories on the port and starboard side. The total accommodation capacity is for 14 guests in seven cabins. Six of them are guest cabins on the main deck and one is the owner’s stateroom on the dedicated owner’s deck. Gym, spa, sauna sit are some of the other features present on the main deck. The main deck can be reached via...
General Motors launched its two-seat full electric vehicle for customers across China last month under SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile, General Motors’ light-vehicle partnership with SAIC Motor Corp. The micro EV, the Baojun-badged E200, offers two variants at prices of RMB 54,800 ($7,697) and RMB 64,800 after government subsidies. The car comes with a warranty of eight years or 120,000 kilometers for its battery system. The vehicle has a range of 250 km on one charge and targets urban commuters. The vehicle is easy to park and make U-turns, GM said. About 43 per cent of the vehicle is made of ultra-high-strength and high-strength steel and the rest is made of multiple materials including aluminium. The Baojun E200 first went on sale in September 2018 in the southwest China city of Liuzhou...
Cannedwaterforkids.org (CW4K), which works towards distributing clean, safe drinking water to children all around the world, packages its water in aluminium bottles and cans. The product fulfils the twin purposes of a sustainability goal and giving back to the needy. It is a 100% recyclable quality alternative for plastic water bottles which are rarely recycled. “Every time you buy & drink our premium water, you are making a difference,” said Greg Stromberg, CW4K founder, and CEO. “We call our water ‘Drinking water - with a purpose.’ That’s because it keeps you hydrated; it tastes great and is infinitely recyclable. Plus, 95% of all money collected by CW4K from the sale of this water goes to help fund & deliver sustainable clean drinking water programs worldwide.” A number of companies...
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) today announced the Alufoil Trophy 2020 judging panel, made up of experts from all parts of the aluminium foil and closure sector, will be led by Veith Behrmann, Group Packaging Manager at Nestlé Nespresso in Switzerland. He will act as the external judge and offer insights and opinions from an end user perspective. Veith Behrmann brings 35 years of experience in the packaging sector to the panel. After positions with machinery manufacturers TOSS and Rovema, he joined Nestlé in 1988, working in Switzerland and then Japan, developing key packaging technologies. He joined Nespresso in 2006 as project manager new packaging technology before moving to his current role. The announcement of Alufoil Trophy 2020 winners coincides with interpack in...
According to a recent report, Turquois Yachts has reportedly started construction on a Vallicelli-designed 75 metre superyacht. The expected delivery time is late 2021. The vessel is built from a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with an exterior designed by A Vallicelli Yacht Design featuring “simple sleek lines” and a “powerful dynamic look”. A statement from the yard said: “With a profile more reminiscent of sporty sailing, the low angle of the transom slope and the very long forward overhang, make this 75m yacht appear long, slender, and elegant despite her interior volume.” The interior, on the other hand, has been designed by H2 Yacht Design, with key features including a full 14.2 metre beam beach club, which opens aft to the swimming pool and has platforms to the sea on both...
