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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Chalmers University of Technology has unveiled an innovative battery recycling method designed to extract the maximum value from electric car batteries. This groundbreaking process recovers 100 per cent of the aluminium and 98 per cent of the lithium in these batteries, significantly reducing waste...
The Advanced Propulsion Centre in the UK has provided funding for a project to expand the production of an innovative electric motor that doesn't rely on rare-earth elements. Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), a sustainable motor manufacturer, is leading the SIMPLE project (Scaled-up Innovative...
Hino Motors has recently declared that its aluminium-bodied trucks will be displayed at the Japan Mobility Show to be held from 26 October to 5 November 2023. Hino's sustainable and lightweight trucks will be available in two different genres: a light-duty battery-run electric vehicle, Dutro Z-EV...
Italian aluminium casting machine manufacturer Idra, a key supplier to Tesla, has expanded its customer base by securing deals with Ford, Hyundai, and a European automotive company. These automakers are exploring the use of gigapresses, massive casting machines that Tesla has pioneered for...
Shinhwa, a leading automotive manufacturer, made a significant investment of $42 million in 2020 by opening its first manufacturing plant in Auburn. The plant brought with it many job opportunities, and since then, Shinhwa has expanded with two large projects dedicated to aluminium part production...
At the London Metals Exchange industry gathering known as LME Week, Novelis Europe announced debarring Russian aluminium from its metal supply tender 2024. It is when the industry people – consumers, producers, and traders come together to buy and sell aluminium for 2024. Emilio Braghi, executive...
A new report released on October 4, 2023, indicates that India could achieve a $1 trillion export-driven automotive industry by 2035, focusing on manufacturing excellence, innovation, and technological dominance. According to a report from the Boston, USA-headquartered international management...
Toyota Motor North America and LG Energy Solution have entered into a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules which will power Toyota's new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States. Starting from 2025, LG Energy Solution will provide Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel (nickel,...
The chief executive officer of the Norwegian aluminium giant conveyed to one of the most recognised international news agencies that Hydro anticipates a rapid increase in demand for its low-carbon aluminium in the coming years. Furthermore, Hilde Merete Aasheim, the CEO, noted that US customers are...
Epsilon Group, headquarters in Mumbai-India, supplies coal tar derivatives to key industries such as aluminium, graphite, carbon black, and speciality chemicals and is a manufacturer of battery material solutions, producing high-calibre, innovative, and environmentally conscious lithium-ion battery...
Saudi Arabia will house a world-class aluminium die-casting facility to cater to the growing electric vehicle and general engineering market. The Kingdom has already outsourced the marketing study project to Hinks Gardener, a leading Mid-Level marketing research and consulting firm. The marketing...
In the scenic Bintan Island of Indonesia, a new industrial complex is emerging near a bustling seaside resort, marking a significant shift from traditional tourism and fishing to aluminium. At its core is an alumina refinery led by Bintan Alumina Indonesia and partially owned by China's Shandong...
Rheinmetall has received additional orders for lightweight automotive engineering, including battery trays and cylinder heads for electric and hybrid vehicles. Rheinmetall's Materials and Trade division's Castings business unit has received two new orders. Both parts will be manufactured in China....
Bristol-based company established by Williams F1 Advanced Engineering and Jaguar Land Rover ex-employees, Bo is ready to shift its Bo M e-mobility solution into mass production. This new two-wheeled e-scooter sports a first-ever welded aluminium monocoque structure assembled on the company's shop...
On September 26, Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining announced that it is ready to invest 16.9 million Canadian dollars or US$12.5 million in a renowned Canadian battery material provider, Nano One Materials, to enhance the overall technology of producing battery materials. This strategic alliance is...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Automotive Precision Technology (APT) as the new Production and Transformation member. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a well-established automobile manufacturing expert with over 25 years of experience. APT...
On September 22, Rox Motor Tech, a Chinese electric vehicle company, announced the successful completion of a fundraising round amounting to $1 billion. Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group, a domestic aluminium manufacturer, secured the investment for this round. Rox, established in the early months...
This week, the downstream aluminium sector has witnessed exciting movements, with Guangdong Fenglu Aluminium Co., Ltd. making progress on their aluminium and metal processing project in Xinxing County. All seven bidding sections of the first phase have achieved their construction milestones, and...
