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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On December 26th, a momentous signing ceremony occurred between China-based Xingxian Economic Development Zone and Shanghai Xinying Chain Management Co., Ltd., marking the commencement of a transformative project focused on producing 150,000 tonnes of new energy automobile parts and aluminium...
Constellium, a global leader in developing innovative, value-added aluminium products, will be showcasing its latest aluminium automotive structures at CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9 to 12. The company, renowned for its advanced lightweight aluminium automotive components, will highlight its...
Recently, the China Invention Association announced the winners of the "2023 Annual Invention Innovation Award". Among the participating units was Xingfa Aluminum, which successfully completed the scientific research project titled "New Energy Vehicle Lightweight Parts Efficient Intelligent Design...
The symbiotic relationship between the aluminium industry and lithium-ion battery recycling holds immense potential for positive implications. Extracting valuable metals like aluminium from spent batteries through recycling is crucial to mitigating the need for extensive primary aluminium...
The incorporation of aluminium tape as a peculiar upgrade in the 2024 model year Toyota GR Corolla has raised eyebrows among automotive enthusiasts. This seemingly unconventional addition, part of the 2024 upgrade kit, includes not only the expected structural bolts and air ducts but also four...
In a daring leap toward sustainability, Lamborghini is on the brink of introducing the successor to the Huracan, signalling a pivotal departure from conventional naturally aspirated engines in favour of a more environmentally conscious, electrified approach. The upcoming model, yet to be...
Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group experienced a surge in its stock value following the announcement of a substantial order worth approximately RMB 840 million (US$ 118 million) from a leading Chinese supplier of aluminium alloy materials and wheels. The order, received for high-end electric vehicle...
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market by introducing its first electric car, the SU7. The highly anticipated sedan is expected to leverage Xiaomi's popular phone operating system, marking a significant step toward the company's ambitious goal of becoming...
Just before Christmas Eve, LG Chem Ltd announced the upcoming construction of a US$1.4bn battery cathode plant in Clarksville, located in the US state of Tennessee. The South Korean company flaunts previous constructions in the area and has vouched to play a mighty role in the area's...
Electric cars accounted for nearly 50 per cent of all new passenger car registrations in the European Union from January to November 2023. Notably, in the month of November alone, electric car sales surpassed the halfway point, according to available data from the European Automobile Manufacturers...
Hydro Paragominas in Para, a bauxite mining company, has reportedly partnered with Irmen Máquinas to acquire two 100 per cent electric SANY SKT90E trucks, each with a bauxite loading capacity of 60 tonnes. Hydro is increasing its electric transport fleet as part of the 2030 decarbonisation...
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), an electric 3-wheeler manufacturer and a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra in India, has entered into a partnership with Attero, a global leader in Lithium-ion battery recycling and e-waste management. This partnership addresses the environmental...
China-based Shandong Hongcan Material Technology initiated the first production stage for its large-scale, lightweight, integrated aluminium die-casting project. With a total investment of RMB 1.7 billion and a capacity to produce 3 million pieces annually of 8 different kinds of precision...
The establishment of Hindalco's battery foil manufacturing unit in Odisha might be the motivation behind C4V's forging of a contract with one of the largest aluminium manufacturers in India. This partnership will enhance trade relations between the companies, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of...
The Xinshen Aluminium Technology lightweight phase II project commenced operations on December 8. The total investment for the completion and operation of the project amounts to approximately RMB 200 million. This includes implementing three intelligent production lines, which consist of...
Dallas-based Blackboxstocks Inc., which combines financial technology and social media to provide real-time proprietary analytics for stock and options traders, announced that it has officially agreed to acquire Evtec Aluminium Limited (Evtec). The acquisition is anticipated to be completed during...
Australia has announced the inclusion of aluminium in the Strategic Materials List to support the global shift towards a net-zero future. The Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) backed this move. With a press release, ABx Group also announced that its subsidiary ALCORE's main production choice,...
Hindalco Industries announced plans to spend INR 800 crore in constructing a battery foil production plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, to enter the rapidly expanding electric car industry. Ball Aerospace was selected to lead a concept study for NASA's planned Chromospheric Magnetism Explorer (CMEx)...
