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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Technip Energies, a global leader in industrial innovation, has announced its support for the groundbreaking IB2 technology developed by the French tech company IB2. This innovative process has the potential to revolutionise alumina refining by making it more efficient and environmentally friendly,...
Aluminium recycling goes beyond sustainability; it serves as a key catalyst for economic growth, enhances supply chain resilience, and supports environmental responsibility. And talking about recycling, Novelis, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, is leading the way in end-of-life...
Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has launched EV bulkers at its Aditya Aluminium plant in Odisha to deliver one million tonnes of fly ash to the local cement industry over the next five years. In addition, the company has set up two EV recharge stations near the...
Bike enthusiasts, prepare for a thrilling ride into the future! Flying Flea, Royal Enfield’s electrifying new EV brand, has teamed up with Qualcomm Technologies to revolutionise the two-wheeler experience. The collaboration brings Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QWM2290 system-on-chip (SoC) and Snapdragon...
On Monday, January 13, Norsk Hydro announced it would purchase the remaining shares in Hydrovolt from the Swedish battery developer and recycler Northvolt AB for NOK 78 million. Following the acquisition, Hydro will gain full ownership in Hydrovolt, a battery-recycling joint venture between Hydro...
Speira’s position in the e-mobility business is growing: The aluminium recycler and roller has now signed a long-term agreement with the biggest prismatic battery producer from South Korea. The world-leading manufacturer’s advanced energy solutions also include lithium-ion batteries for electric...
Norway has established itself as the world's leading consumer of electric vehicles, driven by continuous strategic planning, government policies, and incentives designed to promote EV adoption as part of the country's carbon reduction goals. Among all the electric vehicle variants, Norway...
JSW MG Motor India on the first day of the year has declared a 55 per cent upsurge in sales at 7,516 units in December 2024, Y-o-Y (sales last year was close to 3400 units in December). The company has witnessed recor-breaking Electic Vehicles (EV) sales in December and NEV (new energy vehicle)...
The leaders of Europe’s key auto manufacturing nations—Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic—have urged Brussels to reconsider imposing financial penalties on automakers failing to meet EU emissions targets starting in 2025. Speaking after an EU leaders’ summit, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz...
On December 17, Stellantis unveiled a comprehensive plan to rejuvenate its production operations in Italy, as reported by Reuters. The announcement was made during a meeting with Industry Minister Adolfo Urso, alongside representatives from suppliers and trade unions. This initiative marks a...
On December 17, 2023, Hyundai Mobis, the automotive parts subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, announced its readiness to commercialise an innovative battery cell cooling material. This breakthrough is poised to enhance both the charging efficiency and safety of electric vehicles. The material...
Honda is celebrating 25 years of hybrid-electric vehicle sales in North America, a milestone that began with the introduction of the revolutionary ‘Honda Insight’. Image Source: www.hondanews.eu As the first Honda hybrid-electric vehicle sold in Canada, the Insight established a foundation for the...
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...
A Newcastle-based electric motor (e-motor) manufacturing company, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), has announced the replacement of copper and rare earth elements with aluminium in their products owing to the latter's cost and energy efficiency. Image Source:...
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...
Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), Yves Giroux, estimates that federal revenues will rise by $473 million over five years due to tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminium, and steel. In October, the federal government implemented a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric...
In a significant development for the global aluminium market, Indonesia is poised to become a major player in the industry, driven by its vast reserves of bauxite and a strategic partnership with China. Image Source: https://leadthecharge.org/ According to recent data, Indonesia's bauxite reserves...
