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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KEMET's aluminium polymer rectangular capacitors, part of the APL90 series, have now been added to the Rutronik portfolio. These uniquely AEC-Q200-qualified capacitors are designed to meet the stringent demands of 48V vehicle applications and platforms requiring compact designs. The Florida, United...
On June 28, Castor Aluminum (Chongqing) Technology began the trial production for its annual output of 1 million sets of lightweight, integrated moulding new energy auto parts project. Upon full completion of the project, the annual output value is anticipated to reach RMB 3 billion, generating RMB...
According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) production surged by 31.9 per cent year-on-year in May. The number of units manufactured climbed from 712,660 units in May 2023 to an impressive 940,000 units for the same month this year. The...
The United States has initiated discussions with Indonesia about joining a multinational partnership to improve Southeast Asia's environmental standards. Jose Fernandez, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, disclosed the proposal during his recent...
Constellium SE announced the successful completion of its inaugural industrial-scale hydrogen casting at C-TEC, the company's main R&D centre. The casting was conducted in a 12-tonne furnace, adhering to stringent internal protocols. Quality monitoring included the use of Batscan™ technology, an...
Turkey has reportedly signed an electric vehicle manufacturing contract with Chinese electric car maker BYD. According to Turkish officials, the $1 billion plant will be located in the west of the country. The new plant coming up in Turkey will give the Chinese car manufacturer easier access to the...
On Thursday, July 4, the European Union demonstrated its commitment to fair trade by levying additional tariffs of up to 37.6 per cent on electric vehicles originating from China, alleging ramifications for the domestic market with unfair state subsidies. The European Union took this measure even...
In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers has successfully combined the most advanced battery technologies to create the world's first anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This innovative design features a stable solid electrolyte and employs pressure to form dense sodium metal. An...
Indonesia unveiled Southeast Asia's first electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility on July 3, 2024, as a landmark for the region's automotive industry. The facility boasts the world's largest nickel reserves and the sixth-largest producer of bauxite. Situated in Karawang, West Java Province,...
Aluminium demand in North America, stemming from the automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging industries, is undergoing an upward movement, fuelled by a concerted move towards sustainability by manufacturers. The aluminium industry in North America is categorised by product type and...
Indonesia, with its rich deposits of critical minerals, stands poised at the forefront of the global supply chain, particularly in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market. The 2024 US Geological Survey report underscores Indonesia's dominance, placing it first worldwide in nickel reserves,...
Mexico-based aluminium auto components supplier Nemak has been accredited by the ASI Performance Standard V3 certification for its facilities in García, Nuevo León. This includes Plants 5 & 6, the Prototype Development Centre, and the Melting Centre of Nemak México. Nemak also achieved the same...
The Chinalco Institute of Materials signed a product development contract with a Beijing Aerospace research institute. This partnership focuses on creating an aluminium alloy component for a new energy-special vehicle. The project marks the first collaboration between Chinalco Institute of...
The UK-based EV startup Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has recently unveiled a new lightweight modular EV architecture titled PACES. WEVC presents PACES as a versatile bonded aluminium platform easily adapted to various sizes and shapes for low-volume passenger EVs. The platform accommodates...
Matthew Groch is the Senior Director of Decarbonisation at Mighty Earth, overseeing the organisation’s decarbonisation campaign. In his role, he focuses on transforming the heavy industry, including steel and aluminium, towards more sustainable practices across its supply chains. Matthew also...
Qindao city in China’s eastern Shandong province has unwrapped its “Action Plan” aimed at driving the high-quality development of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry in the city. According to the plan, by 2025, the city aims to achieve several noteworthy milestones, including an annual production...
In April, the Eurozone's industrial production experienced a slight decline, falling by 0.1 per cent compared to March. This marks a significant downturn, with production now standing 3 per cent lower than it did a year ago. Despite the persistent risks to the economic outlook, particularly from...
Uno Minda, a prominent player in India's automotive industry, has recently inked a pivotal Technical License Agreement (TLA) with Suzhou lnovance Automotive Co. of China (lnovance Automotive). This strategic move is set to revolutionise Uno Minda's presence in the electric vehicle (EV) sector...
