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...
Germany and Italy have long been closely linked in Europe’s aluminium extrusion trade. Italy remains a significant source of extruded aluminium for the German market, but the flow has changed considerably over the past few years. The latest numbers raise an interesting question: is Germany simply...
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Yazaki, a 17 billion USD legacy Japanese global auto parts giant, with presence in 46 countries, has expanded its India footprint with close to 1 million square feet across NCR, Hosur, and now Chennai. This has been done in collaboration with Horizon Industrial Parks, Blackstone’s logistics...
Constellium has announced the successful completion of the ISA3 Research and Development (R&D) project. Launched in 2021, the initiative focused on advancing lightweight automotive design by developing next-generation aluminium components that are lighter, more cost-effective, and highly...
Hyundai Mobis is set to integrate low-carbon aluminium, produced using solar energy, into the manufacturing of key automotive components starting this year. This initiative is a crucial step in the company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The company announced that it has signed...
According to data from SMM, China’s aluminium processing industry composite PMI index for March 2025 stood at 61.6 per cent, remaining above the boom-bust line. Driven by the traditional peak season and policy tailwinds, the domestic aluminium processing industry showed structural recovery in March...
Great news for bike enthusiasts as Taiwan-based designer and manufacturer of bicycles, Tern, has come up with its latest cargo electric bike with notable upgrades over its predecessor. Tern has introduced the e-bike in both Europe and North America. Image Source: Tern website With a reinforced 6061...
Toyota is set to enhance its commitment to sustainability by launching a Circular Factory at its Toyota Motor Europe (TME) manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Scheduled to commence operations in the third quarter of this year, the facility will serve as a pioneering hub for maximising the...
Global aluminium consumption is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.33 per cent, increasing from 101 million tonnes in 2024 to 119 million tonnes by 2030. This expansion will be largely fuelled by rising demand across the transportation, electrical, and consumer durables...
For any avid EREV car fan, a thrilling ride awaits in 2026. Karma Automotive announces and unveils the first look of their first ever all-aluminium spaceframe 2-door coupe Amaris EREV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) powertrain with ravishing design on March 20, 2025. Emergence into the EREV, the...
A new standard in energy conservation has been unlocked! A Lithuanian start-up, Tukas EV, is setting a new standard in achieving higher sustainability in energy conservation by introducing its all-new HR Bank EV exercise bike. This innovation, made by using recycled aluminium, can convert kinetic...
Dicastal UACJ Bolv Automotive Components Co., Ltd has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the manufacturing of automotive components their facility located in Hebei Province, China. The facility’s production processes include sawing, machining, heat treatment, welding and...
Delivery of the first four Type D all-electric, zero-emission, purpose-built BEAST school buses has been successfully conducted by GreenPower Motor Company Inc. to its West Virginia dealer. This has been done under Round 2 funding of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus...
Thursday, March 20, marked a significant milestone for the Indian aluminum industry. NALCO reported a 2.1 per cent growth in a single day, while Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Hindalco unveiled plans to invest INR 45,000 crore (USD 5.22 million) in its aluminum and copper segments. Image source: Hindalco...
Li Auto, a leading player in China's new energy vehicle market, has released its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full year ended December 31, 2024. image for referential purposes only The company posted total revenue of RMB44.3 billion in Q4 2024, marking a 6.1 per cent...
Genesis today announced US pricing for the newly redesigned 2026 GV70 SUV. Starting from a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP)* of $47,985, the 2026 GV70 embraces Genesis' “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy by offering consumers the perfect blend of utility and refinement. Image Source:...
Hongqi, one of China's oldest and largest automotive groups (owned by FAW Group), has officially launched the Tiangong 05, an all-electric midsize sedan and the first model in the Tiangong series. Available in four variants, the vehicle is priced between RMB 159,800 and RMB 185,800. About Tiangong...
Britain is yet again at a turning point in its climate journey, with the Climate Change Committee (CCC) laying down a bold and urgent roadmap to hit net zero by 2050. The message is clear: ditch fossil fuels, embrace electric vehicles and heat pumps, and rethink diets — all while unlocking new...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), in collaboration with Novelis, has successfully completed large-scale trials of a pioneering aluminium skin alloy. This innovative material contains up to 85 per cent recycled content and offers up to 95 per cent greater energy efficiency in production compared to...
Constellium, the Paris-based aluminium business, has joined "Project M-LightEn," a bold initiative to create ultra-lightweight, sustainable vehicle chassis structures. Over the next three years, the consortium will work to revolutionise unibody vehicle architecture, targeting a 50 per cent...
