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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In 2026, leading automakers like Toyota Prius, Ford Focus, BMW i3, Volvo XC60, Honda Civic, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Renault Zoe, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Leaf, and Peugeot 208 use aluminium in the manufacturing process to ensure its recyclable status, and also to help reduce the overall weight of the...
Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to boost its electric vehicle manufacturing footprint, with its Gujarat plant to feature a dedicated EV production line. Internally named ‘Production D’, the new EV line is scheduled to be commissioned in July 2025. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions...
Today’s the day. Tata Motors has officially rolls out the refreshed Tata Punch EV, and it’s not just a cosmetic dab of powder. It’s a sharper, tech-smarter, range-confident upgrade to one of India’s most successful electric micro-SUVs. Visually, the facelift keeps its upright, boxy charm but adds...
Honda may consider sharing its hybrid technology with Nissan for a stronger hybrid vehicle portfolio. Both automakers are of Japanese origin. This move comes at a time when demand for hybrid vehicles is increasing, due to the slowdown in the electric vehicle market in the United States, with a 33...
The key supplier for Ford Motor, Novelis, which is also a subsidiary of Hindalco, has not yet started with the aluminium production, which has been halted for the past four months due to the fire that threw a wrench in the metal supply chain for Ford's high-margin pickup trucks. September: The...
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Industry dynamics: According to CAAM, in 2025, auto production and sales totalled 34.531 million units and 34.4 million units, respectively, hitting new historical highs and ranking first globally for 17 consecutive years. Among them, the passenger vehicle market grew steadily and, as the core...
Note: This is an AI-generated image for representational purpose Ford Motor has declared its latest target of an eyes-off driving technology, to be implemented in a USD 30,000 EV in 2028. This announcement, made on January 7, has rendered the Michigan-based automaker a worthy contender with other...
Image for reference only Hydro Extrusions has taken another step forward in advancing its sustainability strategy by partnering with Alumobility, a non-profit organisation that unites leading aluminium producers and technology experts to encourage the wider adoption of aluminium in modern vehicles....
CITIC Dicastal Co.,Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the design and manufacture of die casting parts at their facility, Dicastal KSM Autoparts Chengdu Co., Ltd., located in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China....
In 2025, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market is accelerating into a new phase shaped by rapid technological breakthroughs and a reshaping of competitive dynamics. From intelligent MPVs designed for family mobility to ultra-high-end flagships built around performance and luxury, Chinese...
Europe’s transition to electric mobility remains officially on track, but the destination now appears less certain. The European Commission has moved to defer its long-standing plan to phase out petrol and diesel car sales by 2035, prompting unease among electric vehicle startups and...
As 2025 draws to a close, automobile companies in India is experiencing a massive shift from a phase of weak demand and cautious spending to one of significant momentum. Driven largely by the GST 2.0, the new wave has reshaped vehicle pricing and improved sentiments across segments. With industry...
The United States has been witnessing a collision between AI data storehouses and aluminium smelters, and a tug of war for electricity. All over the US, facilities are faced with electricity generation and transmission challenges. While choosing a customer to supply power, they are opting for the...
The global aluminium semi-fabricated and consumer product stories this week didn’t move in a straight line. It zigzagged across corporates, trade corridors, design studios, and even distant mountain towns, with each turn bringing forth an industry pulled forward by markets it can’t fully control...
Ford CEO, Jim Farley has expressed his concern that the shifting EV rules and industrial policies as imposed by the European Union (EU) are highly steep and extremely stringent, leaving no room for flexibility or realistic approach for the European automakers to the market. He warns the European...
China’s rapid embrace of electric vehicles has transformed its home market so completely that gasoline-powered cars, once the backbone of global automakers’ operations in the country, have been pushed to the margins. As Chinese consumers started embracing EVs, traditional foreign manufacturers were...
The farewell of 2025 and the fast-approaching 2026 drive home with it the anticipation for a global revolution of electric vehicles (EVs). The most influential manufacturers gear up for the revving launch of the next-gen, advanced, hi-tech, battery-electric models, while circumstantial roadblocks...
The Novelis aluminium plant in Oswego, New York, is once again dealing with a fire disaster, renewing concerns for a facility already struggling to recover from earlier damages. Note: The image is for representation purpose Emergency crews were called out on Thursday morning after a four-alarm fire...
