New DuAlumin-3D alloy could unlock stronger 3D-printed aluminium engine parts
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 banks propose priority lending for EV charging and e-fleets
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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GM moves next version of big pickups ahead by nine months - sources
General Motors Co. (GM) has pushed forward the launch of its next-generation full-size pickups by about nine months to fall 2018, hoping to narrow rival Ford Motor Co.'s still-sizable lead in meeting future US fuel-economy standards, supplier sources said on Monday (July 28). Redesigned versions of...
Rogers aluminum wheels plant closing down with 500 job loss
Superior Industries International, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles in North America, today announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Rogers, Arkansas, as part of an initiative to reduce costs and enhance its global...
Ford boosting price of Aluminum F-150
Ford is raising the price of its new aluminum-sided pickup truck but is trying to stay competitive with rivals. Ford released pricing on the F-150 yesterday. It goes on sale later this year. The new truck comes in five variants, down from 10 available with the current model. All five have aluminum...
Ford details engines for aluminum F-150 pickup
In the pickup truck wars, Ford appears to be setting itself up to be able to claim best fuel economy. But in announcing capabilities of the new engines that will power its aluminum-body pickup, Ford didn't disclose fuel economy -- only power and towing/hauling ratings. The 2015 engine lineup: •...
Aluminum's per-vehicle use expected to rise 56% from 2012 to 2025
The advent of the 2015 Ford F-150 pickup has monopolized the aluminum vs. steel debate, and understandably so. The F-150, with its aluminum cab and cargo box, could be a rolling advertisement for Alcoa, Ford's chief aluminum supplier. But the fuss over the F-150 obscures a deeper trend. Step by...
Future of aluminium in auto production to be debated at Birmingham summit
Leading figures from the British automotive industry are set to discuss the growing demand for aluminium amongst carmakers at a special conference in Birmingham this autumn. Until recently, aluminium has only been used in mechanical components in cars, with all-aluminium vehicle bodies such as...
GM proposes $27 million Bedford plant investment
General Motors has proposed investing $27 million in its Bedford casting plant for machinery, equipment and tooling needed to produce aluminum engine blocks. The Times-Mail reports the automaker filed a tax abatement request for the investment, saying it would add about 42 jobs and raise the...
Toyota to expand use of aluminum in Camry
Toyota Motor Corp. will dramatically expand the use of aluminum body panels and structures in its 2018 Camry, a major step in a global shift toward increased aluminum usage in cars and trucks. Sources familiar with the matter told AMM that Toyota has already launched an aluminum-intensive design...
Aluminum price could rise on automotive demand
According to the new chief of Japan’s aluminum industry body, if other carmakers follow in Ford’s footsteps and release models made from the lightweight metal, its price could rise by as much as a third to $2,500 per tonne. While the metal has already seen niche usage in high-end automotive...
Jaguar XE to make world premiere in London on September 8th
Jaguar’s all-new sports saloon, Jaguar XE, will make its world premiere in London on September 8th. Jaguar XE brings with it first-in-segment features such as all aluminium monocoque chassis, Integral Link suspension and All Surface Progress Control. This is first of the series of four technology...
Ford’s F-150 signals mainstream move towards aluminium
While models that widely use the lightweight metal into their construction already exist, it’s the high visibility Ford F-150 that puts it mainstream, and others are expected to swiftly follow. Steel has been for many decades the go to material for the worldwide auto industry, even as aluminum was...
GM to manufacture aluminium engines in Argentina for local and export markets
The announcement was made at a government event by GM president Dan Ammann and president of GM South America Jaime Ardila with Argentine Chief of Staff Jorge Capitanich and Industry Minister Debora Giorgi in attendance. Argentina will be responsible for manufacturing a new Euro 6-certified aluminum...
Demand from U.S. automakers could boost aluminium price -Japan Aluminium industry body
Prices for aluminium could climb around a third to as high as $2,500 per tonne if more U.S. automakers start producing vehicles made from the metal, said the new head of Japan's aluminium industry body. Ford Motor plans to launch a new aluminium-intensive truck this year, with speculation that...
General Motors announces $240 Million expansion project in Argentina
General Motors has announced a $240 million investment to build a new engine plant in the Argentina in addition to its recent investment of $450 million for the production of a new global model in the region. To date, GM has invested $740 million in Argentina. The announcement was made at a...
GM to invest $740 mn in new Argentina factory
General Motors will invest $740 million in Argentina through 2016 on its first South American factory turning out aluminum motors, Buenos Aires announced Monday. The announcement comes as the Argentine auto industry saw a more than 20 percent drop in production in the first quarter compared to the...
Alumetal IPO to raise 293 mln zlotys for private equity owner
Poland's Alumetal said on Friday it would sell shares at 35 zlotys each in its initial public offering (IPO), which would raise 293 million zlotys ($96.21 million) for the majority owner of the aluminium parts maker. Alumetal's main shareholder, Poland-based private equity fund Abris, set the...
Toyota Tsusho, Kobe Steel to build 6000-series aluminum plant in the US
Japan’s Kobe Steel will build an aluminum sheet rolling plant in the US with around 100,000 million tons per year capacity together with trading firm Toyota Tsusho, as it focuses on producing 6000-series aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy sheets for the US car market, Chief Executive Officer Hiroya...
Aluminum Ford F-150 remains on track, Hinrichs says
In response to Morgan Stanley’s concerns about potential delays, Ford Americas chief Joe Hinrichs said the new aluminum-bodied F-150 truck remains on track for its introduction later this year. Ford is retooling two factories to make the pickup, part of a plan this year to add 16 new models in...
