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...
India’s public-sector banks have proposed putting electric vehicles, charging networks, battery-swapping infrastructure and climate-transition projects into a clearer priority-sector lending framework. The plan could direct more formal credit toward the systems needed to scale electric mobility,...
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The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Beijing from November 28 to December 2 with great anticipation. It showcased various aluminium alloy materials that are suitable for automotive use and materials for power battery packs. Of particular interest was the exhibit by Chinalco...
Leading the automobile industry towards sustainability and net-zero carbon emission, Volvo Cars announced on November 30 its plan to cut per-car emissions by 75 per cent by 2030. Volvo makes this announcement after a few years of its previous plan to cut per-car emissions by 40 per cent by 2025. So...
In anticipation of COP28 , from November 30 to December 12, 2023, BMW Group is gearing up to play a pivotal role as the VIP E-Mobility Provider for the UN climate action summit. BMW is steering the course towards a more sustainable future, emphasising innovation, circular design, and responsibly...
Yinbang (Anhui) New Energy Material Technology Co., Ltd. is in the trial production phase of its new project. The project is a significant investment made by Yinbang Metal Composite Materials Co., Ltd., with a total investment of no less than RMB 5 billion. The construction content includes an...
SUS Corporation, a prominent supplier of aluminium frames and die-cast components for the automotive and other manufacturing sectors, has been able to overcome workforce shortages and restore production with the help of ABB YuMi cobots (collaborative robots). As global supply chains continue to...
BMW has officially ceased the production of combustion engines at its primary facility in Munich. This strategic move, which had been anticipated for an extended period, aims to repurpose the Bavarian plant to manufacture electric vehicles. In November 2020, BMW made a significant announcement...
Baowu Aluminium Company collected a batch of ABS car plate orders from a local independent brand automobile leading engine manufacturing in the fall of 2023. Looking back on the cooperation between Baowu Aluminium and the automobile main engine factory, it can be said that the automobile main...
The European aluminium giant Norsk Hydro has expressed concerns about the rising influx of electric cars imported from China, indicating that this trend may significantly affect regional demand. Hilde Merete Aasheim, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, emphasized the company's attention regarding this...
CastAlum, a company specializing in producing lightweight aluminium components for the automotive sector, received recognition at the Powys Business Awards for its innovative utilization of technology. Established in Welshpool in 1999, CastAlum Limited, boasting a workforce of 150 employees,...
There is no end to sustainable moves in the global aluminium industry. This week has witnessed ASI certifications granted to many companies, alongside automobile giants striving to achieve production chain decarbonisation, and institutions collaborating with metal and mining companies to drive a...
Companies like Volvo and Audi are leading the way by implementing measures to reduce emissions from their operations and supply chains while still maintaining profitability. In this article, we will delve deeper into the sustainability initiatives undertaken by these companies and the impact they...
The Indian aluminium alloy ingot market has witnessed a price decline in recent weeks. However, there is some positive news to report. Raw material availability has increased, and there has been a drop in LME futures contracts, which has resulted in a w-o-w US$30-40 per tonne price decline....
The rising need for sustainability in the energy-intensive automotive sector has instigated leading mobility giants to transform their flagship manufacturing processes. Major companies like Ford, Mercedes, Toyota, Tesla, and Nissan are very skilfully incorporating recycled aluminium or low-carbon...
Italian aluminium casting machine manufacturer Idra, a key supplier to Tesla, has expanded its customer base by securing deals with Ford, Hyundai, and a European automotive company. These automakers are exploring the use of gigapresses, massive casting machines that Tesla has pioneered for...
Toyota Motor North America and LG Energy Solution have entered into a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules which will power Toyota's new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States. Starting from 2025, LG Energy Solution will provide Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel (nickel,...
Rheinmetall has received additional orders for lightweight automotive engineering, including battery trays and cylinder heads for electric and hybrid vehicles. Rheinmetall's Materials and Trade division's Castings business unit has received two new orders. Both parts will be manufactured in China....
On September 28, 2023, according to trade data released by the Ministry of Finance, Japan stated that the country's August imports of primary aluminium declined by 16 per cent compared to the previous year, totalling 95,630 tonnes. This marks a cumulative decrease of 30 per cent for the year. As...
TVS Holdings has publicised the appointment of Venu Srinivasan’s son, Sudarshan Venu, as the firm’s new Managing Director for a term of five years. Previously this year, Sundaram Clayton, a well-known manufacturer and supplier of automotive aluminium castings, which fell under the TVS Group’s...
