India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
Stricter fines, greater scope for innovation: Hungary targets cleaner practices in battery manufacturing
Hungary will raise the maximum fine for serious environmental violations by large manufacturers to 5 billion forints (USD 16 million) under new measures to strengthen environmental oversight across industries, including EV battery manufacturing, recycling, and decommissioning. The changes come as...
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Northwest Aluminum Succeeded in trial manufacturing Large-sized thin-walled tube
...Aluminum Corporation of China Northwest Aluminum Processing branch currently succeeded in trial manufacturing for two large size thin-walled tube used for cars. The product characterizes large diameter, thin wall, complex process, difficult trial work, etc...
Aluminum and Art Meet in Hybrid Jaguar Concept Car
...We wouldn’t classify ourselves at MetalMiner as petrol-heads, indeed we write more often on fuel efficiency in automotive developments than out and out sports cars but the boys among us at least can’t resist the occasional lustful review of a new super car if (as the editor sternly reminds us)...
Aluminium usage in US cars may double in 10 to 20 years
...It is reported that car firms in the United States are looking closely at using aluminium in the body of popular vehicles, which could double the metal's consumption there in 10 to 20 years...
Study confirms aluminium weight savings in vehicles
...Substituting high strength, low weight aluminium for more traditional materials in Class 8 truck and trailers can eliminate 1500kg from the vehicle weight, according to a report by Ricardo Inc...
INTERVIEW-BMW Using More Aluminum to Cut Vehicle Weight
...To help reduce vehicle weight aluminum is becoming more important for German auto maker BMW and its use of the metal has grown steadily in recent years, the company told Reuters...
New Report Shows Increased Payload Capacity of Class 8 Vehicles with Aluminum Usage
...Substituting high strength, low weight aluminum for more traditional materials in Class 8 truck and trailers can eliminate 3,300 pounds from the vehicle weight, according to a new report released today by Ricardo Inc...
Trimet Returns Aluminum Smelters to Full Output on Auto Demand
... Trimet Aluminium AG, Germany’s biggest producer of the lightweight metal, returned its smelters to full capacity on improved demand from carmakers...
Car makers eye aluminium to reduce weight
...An engaging priority of car makers worldwide is to go on reducing vehicle weight so that fuel consumption is brought down. The goal is environment protection. One way to go about the task is to seek substitution of steel by lighter weight aluminium, which has also other qualities absent in the...
INTERVIEW - Aluminium Use Set to Grow in European Cars
...LONDON, July 19 -- Consumption of aluminium in cars has big growth potential in Europe as the drive to cut fuel costs and emissions encourages more car makers to opt for the light metal, a British-based car firm said...
Europe aluminium product demand healthy -Sucden
... LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - Demand for aluminium products for use by the auto and aerospace industries in Europe is healthy, Steve Hardcastle, head of client services at Sucden Financial said on Wednesday...
Norsk Expects Strong Aluminium Sales to Automakers
... Sales of aluminium to the auto sector should rise faster than the rate at which cars are produced, as auto makers increasingly look to the light metal to improve fuel efficiency, Norsk Hydro said on Tuesday.
Back One Email / Share Aluminum Usage Can Reduce Nearly 40% Vehicle Weight Compared to Steel
Using aluminum in key automotive components can safely reduce vehicle weight by as much as 40 percent, compared to only 11 percent for high-strength steel, according to a study conducted by the University of Aachen released today.
Steel Guru : <em>Aluminum</em> usage can reduce 40pct vehicle weight <b>...</b>
... Russian aluminum exports slide in first 4 months. 0blt1. Kazakhstan imposes export duty for some primary aluminum alloys ...
<em>Aluminium</em> seeks new consumption point in transportation industry <b>...</b>
... Aluminum demand may up 10pct in 2010 - A(5/10) ... According to common definition, primary aluminium consumption comprised the output of ...
Aluminum industry cheering higher fuel-efficiency standards
Apr 02, 2010...The aluminum industry has applauded new fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks which were recently finalized by regulators.
