Vedanta's ₹210b metals push targets India's EV and critical minerals demand
Vedanta is expanding aluminium, copper and other metals capacity as electric mobility and India's demand for critical minerals reshape the domestic materials market. Vedanta Group is putting INR 210 billion (USD 2.21 billion) into metals production and capacity through FY2026, building a broader...
CFMoto’s 2027 Ibex 800 E combines aluminium components with radar safety technology
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes...
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Utilization rate at China A356 aluminum alloy producers fall in May
Utilization rate at 15 Chinese A356 aluminum alloy producers dropped slightly to 61.14% in May, Shanghai Metals Market survey finds. The small decline in production, however, leaves the market still in slight surplus, SMM aluminum group says, which kept processing fees for A356 aluminum alloy in...
Constellium to exhibit innovative aluminium decorative surfaces at the Automotive Interiors Expo 2015
Constellium N.V. announced today that it will be exhibiting its latest innovative aluminium surfaces for decorative applications at the Automotive Interiors Expo 2015 from June 16 to 18, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. Constellium will introduce its latest developments in 3D surfaces that give...
New chief dust extractor makes repairing aluminum less explosive
Chief Automotive Technologies introduces a dust extractor that collects and contains the harmful aluminum particles released when aluminum vehicle body panels are sanded. The dust extractor features all-stainless steel construction and high-efficiency immersion separation technology, which make it...
More aluminum vehicles likely to hit the roads
Although the vast majority of vehicles on the road today are manufactured with a steel body and chassis, aluminum has slowly but surely found a home in the automotive industry. Once found mainly in luxury vehicles, aluminum made the leap to the mainstream in 2014 when it was announced that the Ford...
2016 Lexus RX Facelift: first taste of aluminium
The upcoming Lexus RX Facelift is going to be the carmaker’s first ever vehicle to be built with aluminium parts. Lexus has already revealed that the RX Facelift is going to come out with aluminium for its hood, tailgate and closures. Lexus claims that they have decided to use aluminium because of...
Next generation Audi A4 to debut soon featuring revamped aluminium architecture
Just a few days after new next-generation Audi A4 Avant spy shots emerged, it has been confirmed that the new A4 will debut online on June 29. Interestingly, both the sedan and Avant body styles will be revealed at the same time. The new A4 is expected to ride on an updated version of Audi’s MLB...
Constellium showcases aluminium innovative solutions at Automotive Engineering Expo 2015
Constellium N.V. announced today that it will present its latest innovative advanced aluminium alloys for automotive applications at the Automotive Engineering Expo 2015 in Nürnberg on June 9 and 10, 2015. Constellium will feature its new generation of high strength Crash Management Systems as well...
Make in India, auto industry to push aluminium production in India
Aluminium production in India is expected to see a significant rise due to growing demand for the metal triggered by "Make in India" as well as revival of the country's automobile industry. Experts say that the demand for the metal will increase significantly, especially in infrastructure and...
Arslan Automotive offers cross-Canada clinics on new aluminum repair techniques
One of the big shifts in the auto industry of late has been an increased use of aluminum. To help clients keep up with the shift, Arslan Automotive Canada is offering free clinics on aluminum repair techniques. Arslan recently sent several employees to Italy for a week to learn advanced welding...
Hydro well underway with EUR 230 million investments
Hydro, the leading European aluminium company, is well ahead with its investment projects in Neuss and Grevenbroich totaling EUR 230 million. Minister lays foundation stone for alu-light cars Today, the Economy Minister of Germany's largest state Nordrhein-Westfalen, Garrelt Duin, and Hydro...
The future of the green cars in the spotlight at Aluminium China 2015
Asia’s leading event for the complete aluminum supply chain will highlight aluminium’s role in the technological and environmental revolution across major global industries. 2 June 2015: With more leading car makers launching electric and hybrid vehicles and China’s stated national strategy to...
Major automotive companies to present their newest lightweight achievements and competences in Shanghai
AUDI, GEELY and MAGNA together with DGS, Kurtz, Guangdong Hongtu, Kobelco, Sapa, Novelis, Strikowestofen and Voestalpine are going to present their newest lightweight achievements and competences at the up-coming Asia Automotive Lightweight Procurement Symposium, which will take place from the 6th...
New aluminium-clad Range Rover Sport SVR launched in South Africa
Land Rover launched the new Range Rover Sport SVR in South Africa claiming to become the company’s ultimate sports model being the first car to wear the coveted SVR badge. Next year, Jaguar F-Type SVR is likely to be the next model to wear the badge. With a lightweight aluminium body, the Range...
Fiat Chrysler falling behind in the aluminium run for trucks and SUVs
Fiat Chrysler, being a dominant player in the SUV and trucks market will soon have to adopt increased use of aluminium to meet the tough fuel economy regulations. Trucks and SUVs are anyways poor in fuel economy and federal fuel economy regulations are threatening to rise sharply through 2025...
EPA’s new restrictions may hamper Kentucky’s aluminium industry
EPA’s proposed rules threaten to dampen the aluminum industry in Kentucky which has just started coming out of trouble. Kentucky has attracted the aluminum industry because of its abundant coal and the lowest electricity bills in the country contributing 40 percent of America’s total aluminum...
New Audi R8 due to release in India in the first half of 2016
The all new aluminium-bodied Audi R8 is ready to be launched in India in the first part of 2016 according to recent reports. Audi R8 will be the second generation for the German supercar. The use of aluminium in its band new space frame structure and liberal use carbon-fibre reinforced plastic...
Kobe Aluminum celebrates 10 years in Kentucky
Gov. Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC (KAAP) to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary in Bowling Green. The company’s leadership from Japan also participated in the event. “Today is a celebration of success,” said Beshear. “Kobe...
Japan Kobesteel aims to grab China automotive aluminum sheet market share
Kobesteel’s automotive aluminum sheet factory in Tianjin is under construction and scheduled to start production early next year, CNMN reported. The factory, with total investment at 389 million yuan ($63 million), will produce 100,000 tonnes of automotive aluminum sheet annually. Sinosteel is...
