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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<p>Constellium N.V. announced today that it supplies aluminium Automotive Body Sheets and Crash Management Systems for the new BMW 5 Series, including its hybrid and touring models. The latest edition of the iconic BMW 5 Series saves 137 pounds (62 kg) compared to the previous model thanks to the...
<p>UC RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, acquires share of the foundry and mechanical production facility SKAD (SKAD), which is a producer of aluminium alloy car wheels, located in Krasnoyarsk.</p> <p>Under the terms of the transaction, RUSAL will own a stake in the authorised capital of...
<p>Ford Motor Company has unveiled its Lincoln luxury brand’s new 2018 Navigator SUV at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The all new Navigator comes with aluminium body and makes an attempt to compete with Cadillac Escalade. </p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
<p>South Africa is the manufacturing powerhouse of the African continent. Boasting an industrial tradition dating back 150 years, the country has emerged as a major automobile manufacturing hub. The automotive components industry is also well placed for global investment opportunities.</p>...
<p>German luxury car maker Audi is going to use more light weight technologies than ever before in its new generation 2017 Audi A8. The model is due to be unveiled this year. The company would use more aluminium in the body while magnesium and carbon fibre would be utilized in other components part...
<p>Companies across all industrial sectors are moving towards the idea of a circular economy from the traditional linear model that promotes make, use and dispose. Policy makers around the world are stepping up with support in the form of guidance and legislation.</p> <p>The European Commission...
<p>Odisha government has invited Volvo Auto India for the installation of its assembly plant in the state as the company was looking for setting up plant in India in order to cut down import cost. The state government wanted Volvo to select Odisha as the preferred plant location as the state...
<p>The week has seen a few significant deals driven by the end user sector. The market saw a few downturn and China reported a drop in semis export. Here is a quick recap of the top news headlines from the last week. </p> <p><strong>Arconic announces multi-year deal with Toyota...
<p>The London Taxi Company (LTC) has opened a new car plant- the first dedicated electric vehicle factory in the UK with an investment of £300 million. The plant will produce only electric vehicles in Ansty, Coventry.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left:...
<p>Global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader Arconic has announced a multi-year supply deal with Toyota North America. Arconic is supplying aluminum to Toyota for its all-new Lexus RX. The vehicle debuted last year and became Toyota’s first vehicle in North America to...
The aluminium alloy wheel usually has better heat conductivity, anti-corrosive properties and is much lighter than the steel wheel making it the best option for passenger vehicles. Aluminium alloy wheels are manufactured using casting and forging process. Less weight on the wheel creates less...
<p>The 2017 Geneva Motor Show starts with a bang at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland where the renowned auto makers are showcasing their latest models. The 87th edition of the Motor Show is set to witness some of the brand new as well as reintroduced cars decked in aluminium from 9<sup>th</sup>...
<p>Europe’s major aluminium market is Germany, which is home to the world’s largest automakers. Germany accounts for about 25% of total aluminium consumption in Europe and the country ranks first in the world with per capita aluminium consumption of 42.1 kg.</p>...
<p>BMW Motorrad, the German luxury motorcycle manufacturer, shows-off machined parts produced in high-quality aluminium for the R nine T range. BMW Motorrad offers machined parts for their R nineT, Pure, Scrambler, Racer and Urban G/S.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block;...
<p>Skoda Auto, a Czech automobile manufacturer, said in a press statement that the company has begun production of its new 1.0 TSI engine at its Mlada Boleslav engine plant. The three cylinder turbo petrol engine belongs to Skoda’s EA 211 family of engines which the company builds in four...
<p>UACJ Corporation, one of Tesla’s aluminum part suppliers announced further investment to increase production of certain parts just before the beginning of Model 3 production. Though the level of steel versus aluminium parts in the car has not yet been revealed, the suppliers are making...
<p>India is all set to join the league of CAFE (corporate average fuel efficiency) countries from April 1 and take the first constructive step towards making its cars fuel-efficient as per global standards. Once adopted, the norms will mandate all car makers and OEM manufacturers in the country to...
<p>AlCircle brings the top news from the End User vertical of aluminium covering transport, construction, electricals, and others that you may have missed by in the last week. Here is the quick round-up of the prominent news that you may be of interest to you.</p> <p><strong>1. NY City to...
