Porsche's 911 GT3 Bergsport swaps its lightest magnesium wheels for forged aluminium, proving that a few extra kilos can make sense when the road gets serious. There are few places where saving weight matters more than inside a Porsche 911 GT3. Yet for its new 911 GT3 Bergsport, Porsche has done...
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the use of DuAlumin-3D for high-temperature automotive components, opening new possibilities for stronger, lighter 3D-printed aluminium parts in engines and beyond. Aluminium has long been attractive for automotive components because it...
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Metallurgists and chemists are working on a less fantastical but comparable problem: recycling materials to the same grade 'A' quality they began life in. For instance, recycling steel may seem simple. Still, it isn't, and according to the German automotive manufacturer of luxury vehicles Audi,...
The sustainability quotient of aluminium has finally made a global impression as we see central industrial departments making a dive toward sourcing non-ferrous metal for their operations. The automobile industry is spearheading the movement, and it can be legitimised due to the constant need for...
A recent study reveals that aluminium-intensive Last-Mile Delivery Vehicles (LMDVs) offer considerable benefits for lightweight and cost-savings in addition to lowering carbon footprint, according to Alumobility, a global association dedicated to advancing the adoption of aluminium by automakers....
According to a recent study commissioned by European Aluminium, the voice of the aluminium industry in Europe and completed by Ducker Carlisle, a global consulting and M&A advisory company with an unrivalled continuum of insights, benchmarking, and strategy solutions has found that the average...
SDE Technology recently welcomed Robert Joyce as its inaugural non-executive advisor. With a wealth of experience as a supply chain specialist at renowned companies such as BMW, Rover and Jaguar Land Rover, Joyce is a highly respected expert in the automotive industry. SDE Technology believes this...
The century-old iconic Italian luxury and high-performance car manufacturer Alfa Romeo is on the path of rapid transformation, with bold plans for the classic Italian brand – which observed its 113th anniversary in 2023, to be entirely electric by 2027, following the road to a zero-carbon future....
The recycled sector has been witnessing a steady bloom in the past few years, with all the major companies investing on a large scale to align their businesses with the current sustainability goals laid out by world associations. In collaboration with premium companies and specialists, BMW AG has...
In response to the increased focus on a sustainable environment, aluminium manufacturers throughout the globe are embracing ecologically-friendly manufacturing processes. To begin with, BMW Group, a German multinational manufacturer of luxury automobiles, unveiled a new programme named "Car2Car"...
On April 27, 2023, Constellium SE, the global leader in developing and manufacturing high-value-added aluminium products and solutions and aluminium recycling, announced its agreement with Renault Group to establish a closed-loop recycling process for the all-new Megane E-TECH Electric. Lightweight...
Innovating dismantling and automated sorting may improve the quality of secondary raw materials from end-of-life vehicles. A federally funded project called Car2Car brings together auto companies, recyclers, and scientists to answer this question. With sensor technology and spectroscopic techniques...
On Tuesday, April 18, the leading mobility technology company Magna and the Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) unveiled a new manufacturing process which saves 50 per cent of energy and cuts CO2 emissions by nearly 90 per cent. The Shear Assisted Processing and...
Skoda Auto India offered the Slavia Anniversary Edition and Kushaq Lava Blue Edition to the Indian market. The inside of the Slavia has also been modified, including "Anniversary Edition" scuff plates and plaques on the steering wheel. A 25.4 cm infotainment system with WiFi SmartLink and Skoda...
The aluminium casting market is anticipated to expand significantly in the upcoming days as a result of rising demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient automobiles, the proliferation of the construction industry, and the high usage of renewable energy sources. The latest industry-focused exclusive...
After a space shuttle re-enters the atmosphere, the most crucial part is the landing, where an immense force is exerted on the ground resulting in the crumpling of the device's legs. ISRO approached the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics of Visvesvaraya National Institute of...
The 18th edition of Aluminium China, one of the biggest aluminium trade fairs in the world and a leading indicator of the sector will take place in Shanghai in July. The event, dedicated to advancing the sustainable growth of the global aluminium industry, will bring together new goods,...
Tesla is yet to receive another 9-ton (8.2 metric tonnes) press at its Giga factory in Austin, Texas. The press would help the automobile giant in formulating patented aluminium car components. This new press can be regarded as the largest among its contemporaries worldwide. This is the second...
On March 17, Friday a mishap occurred at one of the facilities of Dicastal North America that produces lightweight aluminium alloy wheels for established automakers. The facility, located 30 miles from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was tattered vehemently by an explosion caused by flying debris from the...
BMW North America has decided to regulate more than 100 aluminium structural components for its patented cars “due to complexity of the repair and the requirement of highly specialised tools, training, and repair procedures,” as was cited in a bulletin published by the company on March 16. For...
