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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A Dutch Enterprise, Savage Rivale, has recently revealed their Coastrunner EV, which has been modelled to reinstate the Mini Moke and Meyer Manx models in a brand new all-electric version. The Coastrunner EV flaunts an aluminium space-frame chassis, which supports the car’s structure. As sources...
A unique characteristic separates every Indian car manufacturer from its competitors among customers. For instance, Maruti Suzuki is known for its fuel efficiency, Hyundai and Kia for their features, and Mahindra and Tata for their strong build. However, the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is...
According to the Brazilian body, which brings together the automobile, light commercial, truck, bus, agricultural and construction machinery manufacturers National Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea) reported that in 2021, the auto industry's production witnessed an 11.6%...
Novelis Inc., an American industrial aluminium company, specialised in making flat-rolled products (FRPs) and recycling, announced today that it initiated operations of a closed-loop-recycling with Smart Press Shop (SPS). In the partnership, Novelis supplies aluminium FRPs from its Nachterstedt...
A South Korean plastic films maker, Youlchon Chemical Co., on September 28 signed a document confirming the supply of a primary battery component utilised heavily in electric vehicles. The US$1.04 billion supply deal was successfully drawn for the upcoming six years with the joint venture formed by...
Jangsu Rongtai Industrial Co., Ltd., a high-tech company that specializes in aluminium die casting joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as its new Industrial User member. Founded in June 2000, the company produces die-casting parts for engine, transmission, and steering systems in automobiles...
On Wednesday, September 14, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd as its new Production and Transformation member. Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd. is based in the Beilun district of Ningbo City, Zhejiang province of China, and is...
On September 13, Constellium SE declared it is providing aluminium Auto Body Sheet solutions for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class models manufactured in China, Europe or South Africa and exported globally for purchase. Constellium supplies aluminium required to mend the roof, tailgate, fenders and hood of...
The new Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster is inspired by the Texas-based company’s sold-out collection Venom F5 Coupe that was released last year. The latest model weighs below 3,100 pounds because of its experimentation with lightweight aluminium alloy wheels. Mid-mounted on a carbon-fibre chassis, the...
Mercedes-Benz Group AG, a German multinational automotive corporation, has received Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for aluminium vehicle body and structural parts production at its five European press shops. The automobile company has bagged...
Gerd Röders, managing director of G.A.Röders GmbH & Co KG, expertise in manufacturing aluminium die-castings from various alloys for high-quality parts, is unwillingly preparing for the temporary shutdown of foundry to survive Europe’s growing gas crunch. Röders hopes 24-hour shifts for three...
Almost every car today comes with light alloy wheels made of aluminium, which, with a weight of over 40 kilograms, account for a significant proportion of aluminium used in vehicles, with a newly developed aluminium recycling casting alloy called AlSi7. For the first time, REC can meet a car...
On August 2, SLM Solutions Group AG declared the latest acquisition of two SLM®500 additive manufacturing machines by Robert Bosch GmbH Nuremberg, the well-known German technology provider. These SLM®500s will substantially heighten Bosch's production of AlSi10Mg aluminium components with increased...
The German multinational manufacturer of Luxury vehicles, BMW Group, pursues to cling to its zealous sustainability goals and will restrict its carbon emissions by 40 per cent per vehicle by 2030 crosswise the complete value chain equating to 2019. Thomas Becker, the Head of Sustainability and...
On Monday, July 18, Vedanta Aluminium said that it is eager to collaborate with the entire value chain of the automobile sector to minimise the industry’s dependence on imported aluminium. The news came after Vedanta said in a statement, "The company is keen to partner with the automotive...
On Thursday, Wheels India Ltd. authorities made it absolutely known that the demand for cast aluminium wheels will vehemently increase this year. The company produces wheels for use in the automobile industry. Wheels India Ltd. was able to approach the landmark of Rs.1,000 crores through exports...
Ontario-based Cymat Technologies boasted about bagging an OEM components development deal from an anonymous “global automotive manufacturer”. Cymat is keen on using SmartMetal, their flagship aluminium foam. Tesseract Structural Innovations has been the design consultant for the company and they...
AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational company specialised in making paints and performance coatings for both industry and consumers worldwide, has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire the wheel liquid coatings business of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH. This will enable the former to supply a...
