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 Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor said it would adopt a technology spearheaded by Tesla known as “Gigacasting” to enhance performance and curtail the cost of future electric vehicles (EVs). Toyota is hardly the only company following Tesla's lead. General Motors,...
Ark, a London-based EV startup, has just launched the Ark Zero electric quadricycle, which is being touted as the UK's most affordable electric vehicle. The tiny aluminium vehicle measures 2,500 millimetres in length, 1,202 mm in width, and 1,625 mm in height, making it more compact than the...
McLaren, the world-renowned supercar maker, has made its mark in India by introducing the much-anticipated Artura hybrid electric sports car . The McLaren Artura is the first vehicle to use the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), developed exclusively for hybrid purposes. This...
Stellantis, the proprietary brand for Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall, has partnered with metal recycling firm Galloo to improve its circular economy and achieve its net zero targets by 2038. The joint venture involves purchasing and refurbishing aluminium parts from end-of-life vehicles that have...
Sandvik Coromant, a prominent metal cutting expert, has introduced the M5F90 face-milling cutter, specifically designed to process thin-wall aluminium components without burring, scratching, or chipping due to its smaller cutter body and brazed Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) tips. This cutting-edge...
The global aluminium industry has seen vast growth and is driving towards a sustainable future. It encompasses sourcing certified raw materials, transforming them through set industry standards, and the supply of finished products. The aluminium value chain has gone digital in recent years. Just as...
Aluminium can be known as the most circular material of all. Because it is endlessly and completely recyclable, it may be converted and reused in the manufacturing cycle. Toyota marked World Recycling Day on May 17 by emphasising the significance of recycling to the environment and its...
The AC Cobra is a well-known sports car that originated in the 1960s and combined British design with American V8 power. The new AC Cobra GT Roadster aims to keep the tradition alive with a modern yet retro-looking design. Despite its larger size, the new model maintains its lightweight...
In the midst of growing innovations and experimentation, increased demand for aluminium due to its distinctive properties is rising effectively. Innovative aluminium uses in the industry are developing as customers want eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions. To begin with, Lumson is...
Mercedes-Benz recently shared the outcomes of their low-carbon technology roadmap, which was developed in partnership with aluminium producer Hydro. They successfully tested a low-carbon aluminium that contains at least 25% post-consumer scrap and is now incorporating this more sustainable material...
The Rein Automotive Water Pump Assembly Kit (CRP P/N WPU0505) by CRP automotive is all-aluminium water pump housing, replacing OE's plastic version. CRP Automotive, a leading supplier of OE-quality replacement and repair parts, has created a first-to-market water pump assembly kit for some of the...
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....
A senior executive from one of the American multinational auto majors stated that the conflict would be more about talent than technology. He quoted the lines while discussing using engineering skills in a disruptive period with rising industry player competition. In a recent interview, one of the...
The Japanese multinational automobile conglomerate Honda has officially announced that they are developing a specialized electric vehicle platform. The future EV platform is planned to give birth to a mid to large-size model, with a global delivery date of 2025. During a recent presentation on the...
The Chinese multinational automotive company Geely's EV brand Zeekr is the latest to use Tesla's "Gigapress" die-casting method to reduce the cost of electric cars. Jiang Kehong, the Chief of Zeekr's manufacturing technology, said, "Chinese carmaker had started using massive aluminium die casts to...
Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will collaborate to further lower the carbon footprint of Porsche's vehicle models by using Hydro's low-carbon aluminium and extrusions. Porsche will be able to reduce the footprint of aluminium in future vehicle projects by around 3.5 kilograms of CO2 per kilogram...
The German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles, BMW Group, has announced a new initiative called "Car2Car", which eyes to increase the number of recycled materials utilized in new models to 50 per cent. According to reports, the German automaker is working to escalate the quality of...
