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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On Thursday, December 12, Constellium SE, a Paris-based rolled and extruded aluminium products company, announced the successful completion of the "ISA3" R&D project, which brings a lightweight solution to automotive design. Image Source: LinkedIn The project started in 2021 with a grant from the...
The European People’s Party (EPP), the largest political group in the European Parliament, is spearheading efforts to dilute the EU’s key policies aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions from cars, according to a draft position paper reviewed and reported by Reuters. This push by the centre-right party...
UK-based EV technology firm Electrogenic has introduced an electrification kit tailored for the first-generation Mazda MX-5, with a focus on aluminium-centric innovation. This 'plug-and-play' solution allows Mazda MX-5 enthusiasts to transform their petrol-powered roadsters into aluminium-chassised...
India's ADC12 non-OEM prices experienced a slight rise of INR 1,000/t ($12/t) w-o-w due to higher raw material costs. However, demand for aluminium ADC12 remained sluggish in the domestic markets of Delhi-NCR and Chennai. BigMint's benchmark assessments for ADC12 (non-OEM) grade stood at INR...
As a result of an aluminium shortage, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently reported a significant decline in profits. The luxury carmaker attributed the fall in deliveries to a flooding incident at one of its key aluminium suppliers in Switzerland, severely impacting the production of its high-end...
Škoda Auto India has taken the wraps off its much-awaited SUV, the Kylaq, revealing the vehicle for the very first time in India and the world. The Kylaq ushers in the New Era for Škoda Auto in India as it enters new markets and attracts new customers into its fold. The company had ascertained its...
In a recent survey, Zhejiang Jinfei Kaida Wheel Co., Ltd stated that local market demand has increased with major Chinese automotive brands like Chang'an, Great Wall, and BYD establishing production bases in Thailand. As a result, the China-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive...
Lamborghini has garnered technical attributes for their new Temerario, the company's primitive model that replaces the Huracan. On the one hand, the Huracan was a 631-horsepower 5.2-litre naturally aspired V10 engine. The Temerario will encompass a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 and a trio of...
In a bold statement at the inauguration of Mercedes-Benz's first battery recycling plant, Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged German automakers not to fear competition from China. Speaking on Monday, Scholz framed the investment as a key pillar of Germany's new industrial policy, aimed at strengthening...
Brain of Materials AG and FEHRMANN MaterialsX are pleased to announce a groundbreaking cooperation that promises to transform the way material data is accessed and utilized by automotive customers. This collaboration will see Brain of Materials providing its automotive clients with material data...
On October 14, 2024, Stellantis CEO Tavares stated that the European Union's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to accelerate plant closures across Europe. He warned that these duties would likely drive Chinese automakers to establish manufacturing...
Headquartered in South Korea, ILJIN, one of the leading manufacturers of automotive and industrial bearings and chassis components, is marking its foray into the aluminium forging market, enhancing its production capabilities. The announcement was made by Governor Kay Ivey, 54th governor of...
France, Greece, Italy, and Poland are among the major EU nations expected to vote in favour of up to 45 per cent tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), while Germany is likely to abstain. Despite Germany's concerns over potential retaliatory actions from Beijing, the European...
Chinese automaker BYD Co. has taken full control of its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Group AG, marking the end of a 13-year partnership in China's electric vehicle (EV) market. BYD acquired the remaining 10 per cent of shares in the company that were previously owned by Mercedes-Benz, bringing...
Italy has extended its support to the European Commission's proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in an interview on Monday, September 16, before meeting China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. Tajani asserted, "We support the duties...
Europe's second-largest carmaker, Stellantis NV, is standing firm against potential efforts by the European Union to delay the implementation of stricter emissions regulations scheduled for next year. The company's stance signals a brewing conflict with other manufacturers who may favour postponing...
Italian officials are calling for an early review of the European Union's plan to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin criticised the policy as "absurd" and driven by an "ideological vision," arguing that it imposes a rigid,...
Volkswagen Group, a German public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of passenger and commercial vehicles, is reportedly considering closing one of its large vehicle plants and one component factory in Germany as part of the ongoing cost-cutting drive at its core VW brand. Cost curtail goal...
