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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Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a significant breakthrough in developing an advanced aluminium alloy that could reshape automotive manufacturing, particularly for electric and fuel-efficient vehicles. By adding minuscule titanium carbide (TiC) particles directly into molten...
West Africa, led by Guinea, is rapidly becoming a key supplier of bulk cargo for the Capesize shipping trades, bolstered by China's expanding electric vehicle (EV) industry. With Capesize and larger shipments from the region rising at an annual rate of 19.6 per cent since 2018, analysts at broker...
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...
Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2, an electric motorcycle made in India by a Bengaluru-based startup, is being launched in international markets after its success among domestic clientele. An all-aluminium IP-67-rated enclosure EV tuned more towards performance was launched in April this year with a...
On October 25, 2024, Gränges announced the completion of a strategic acquisition in China, marking a milestone in its expansion and strengthening its footprint in Asia’s burgeoning electrification market. Agreed initially upon in May 2024 with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG), this acquisition...
In March 2023, Mercedes-Benz symbolically laid the foundation stone for its cutting-edge recycling plant in Kuppenheim, marking a strategic step towards sustainable practices. However, as per the latest information, on Monday, October 21, Mercedes-Benz made history by opening the first in-house...
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...
Canadian enterprises can apply for a remission of the tariff on imported Electronic Vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminium from China, the federal government announced on Friday. Canada will introduce tariff surcharges on aluminium and steel for Chinese enterprises on the finalised list of products...
Can Art Aluminum Extrusion, an Electronic Vehicle (EV) aluminium part manufacturer from Lakeshore, has received USD 5 million to enhance its aluminium parts manufacturing capacity and produce new components for the EV market. The federal government awarded the Canadian company as part of a larger...
RUSAL, a leading global producer of primary aluminium, has supplied ultra-low-carbon aluminium to one of Asia's largest tier-1 suppliers to OEMs for the manufacture of aluminium wheels. Foundry alloys produced from ALLOW INERTA™ metal have been successfully processed into cast wheels that have...
Commercial revival in the Chinese market during September 2024, driven by the economic stimulus package, is mirrored in the robust growth in car sales, including battery-electric vehicles and plug-in electric cars. Enhanced vehicle trade-in policies have also had beneficial effects on domestic car...
Bridgnorth Aluminium, a leading manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminium coils, has invested a whopping 2 million Pounds(£) in technical advancement at its 66-acre Midlands site. The investment is part of a long-term growth plan targeting new markets. Bridgnorth is yet another entity affected by the...
Automotive Precision Technology (APT), a Tier 1 and Tier 2 provider of aluminium extrusion components and providing lightweight solutions, has been certified by the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the production of machined and fabricated aluminium components and...
Cadoux Limited, a leading producer of high-quality critical minerals for use in electric vehicles and high-tech applications, has reportedly acquired an $848,880 R&D tax incentive offset payment for its work-in-progress critical mineral projects that will innovate process design to produce...
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...
South Korea based POSCO Future M Co. has announced the production of nickel, cobalt, and aluminium (NCA) cathode materials at its Pohang factory, which is three months ahead of schedule. On October 12, the company successfully manufactured high-nickel materials with a nickel content of 88 per cent,...
At the Battery Show in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, Sino Applied Technology (SiAT) and C.S. Aluminium Corporation (CSAC), the two Taiwan companies, have jointly unveiled the test results of a carbon-coated aluminium foil collector designed to enhance battery performance and durability....
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s comprehensive Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) for the aluminium processing industry rebounded in September above the 50 mark since May. It recorded a month-on-month surge of 18.1 per cent, driven by the PMIs of aluminium plate/sheet and strip,...
