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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Novelis Inc. will spend $300 million in an automotive aluminium sheet manufacturing facility in Guthrie, Kentucky. The investment is the latest addition to company’s' extensive network of automotive finishing lines. The greenfield facility will have an annual nameplate capacity of 200,000 metric...
Aluminium bodied cars won all the highlights in the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The aluminium-intensive 2018 Lincoln Navigator won Truck of the Year and the 2018 Honda Accord was named Car of the Year in the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY)...
In another step towards electrification of commercial vehicles in India, Ashok Leyland Limited, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Israeli firm Phinergy to use their aluminium air batteries for electric CVs in India. The...
Toyota Motor Corporation yesterday released a statement regarding impact of Kobe Steel quality issue on Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The company confirmed that they found no safety issues with the aluminium parts supplied by Kobe Steel. “We have examined the data that Kobe Steel provided (one or more...
Ford’s 2017 launch- the massive Lincoln Navigator SUV won the North American Truck of the Year award in Detroit Auto Show 2018. The aluminium-bodied SUV stood tall amid a crowd of new SUVs, crossovers and trucks. The recognition has given Ford an edge over its competitors General Motors and Fiat...
Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry said Friday that the private JIS certification body cancelled Mitsubishi Aluminium’s certification for some aluminium products at its plant in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture. The ministry said that the company’s quality control system did not meet the...
India’s leading automotive component manufacturer and aluminium die-casting producer Endurance Technologies Ltd has bagged an order from Hyundai Motor India. The order worth INR 42 crore involves supply of aluminium die casting parts from its Aurangabad facility during 2018-19. Ramesh Gehaney,...
Chinese electric auto maker Nio has launched sales of its first vehicle three years after the company was founded, undercutting the price of a rival model from Tesla. Electric motors mounted on each axle give the ES8 a 0-62mph time of 4.4 seconds, which is similar to a Model X 90D. The launch could...
To stand out and make a difference is not every brand’s cup of tea. BMW did it and how! The luxury car maker set the green standard for all EV manufacturers by using in its newest launch BMW i3, aluminium recycled from 560 beverage cans! The new BMW B-class, high-roof hatchback with an electric...
Ford has approved Chief’s new Ford Aluminum Truck/SUV Structural Holding Package as tools for repairing collision damage to the all-new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. It is an expansion of Chief’s current F-150 Holding Kit. Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full-size SUVs feature...
Serious concern over rising CO2 emission levels is prompting regulatory bodies all over the world to raise the average fuel economy standards for auto makers. In a bid to comply with those standards, auto makers are redefining their technology platforms and shifting to lightweighting in a big way....
Australian automotive manufacturing sector is betting big on Nissan’s electric vehicle dream. At a time when automobile honchos like Holden, Ford, and Toyota have pulled out from Australia’s manufacturing domain, Nissan still continues to win contracts for its automotive aluminium die-casting parts...
German automotive supplier BOCAR announced that the company will build a new facility with an investment of $115 million in Huntsville. BOCAR manufactures high pressure aluminium die casting, plastics and machining for automotive companies like Toyota, Ford, GM and many others. Gerd Dressler, CFO...
Toyota Motor Corp today released a second statement stating that its vehicles' quality and performance satisfy its internal standards.The company has been investigating the impact on its vehicles following the Kobe Steel admission that it had falsified data regarding aluminium and copper products....
Bharat Forge Limited has shown interest in buying Amtek Auto. The company announced that it has participated in the process of acquiring Amtek Auto. Amtek Auto manufactures auto components through a casting machining phases of manufacturing process. The company has the expertise in manufacturing...
Ford recently announced its third quarter 2017 results which were primary driven by its all-aluminium F-150 Pickups sale. The company reported a profit of $1.6 billion, an increase of 63% YoY. On a per share basis, the Dearborn automaker earned of 39 cents per share, beating the 33 cents per share...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan began inspecting Kobe Steel’s Mie aluminium plant in central Japan on Monday amid controversies that the aluminium maker had falsified product data at many plants. The Daian aluminium plant in Mie Prefecture produced aluminium...
The year 2018 is shaping up to be a big year for truck lovers. All the new 2019 models are being readied to be unveiled sometime around next year. The Detroit auto show being the carmakers’ favourite platform for showcasing their new machines will definitely see a few of these launches. Company...
