Stricter fines, greater scope for innovation: Hungary targets cleaner practices in battery manufacturing
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 aluminium extrusion imports from Italy fall 41.83% in 4 years, with automotive & construction playing a major role - know why
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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Anhui Zhongji Battery Foil Technology to provide lithium battery aluminium foil to CATL
Shantou Wanshun New Material Group, a Chinese manufacturer of paper packaging materials, announced that one of its divisions, Anhui Zhongji Battery Foil Technology, will be supplying lithium battery aluminium foil to Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL). Formerly known as Shantou Wanshun Package...
GAC Design introduces all-electric sports car with shiny aluminium roofless design, GAC Barchetta
Automobile innovators, GAC Design has released the look of its latest concept car known as the GAC Barchetta, an all-electric sports car that flaunts a flat 2D design and no upward protruding hood. The car displays a flat design and when parked resembles a table top having a strong aluminium...
Alumobility will attend the Sustainability in Automotive Production conference in Germany
Alumobility, a global ecosystem of leading aluminium and downstream technology partners focusing on the advanced use of aluminium by automakers, will be participating in the upcoming Sustainability in Automotive Production conference to be held in Bad Nauheim, Germany. The event will be organized...
South Korean LG Chem to build US$3 billion NCMA battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennesse
On November 22, South Korea-based LG Chem declared that it would make a US$3 billion investment to construct a battery cathode factory in Tennessee to suffice the emerging demand for electric vehicle (EV) components. Early in August, a US law was passed making automakers, and battery suppliers...
Fassmer designs all-electric aluminium vessel for Oldenburg Institute’s Aerospace Centre, Germany
Headquartered in Germany, Fassmer has created a brand new electric aluminium vessel under the order of the Oldenburg Institute of Systems Engineering for Future Mobility of the German Aerospace Centre (Deutsche Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR). The 8m long customised aluminium boat has been...
General Motors announces US$45 million investment to enhance its Bedford aluminium die-casting unit
General Motors has declared a US$45 million investment plan for its Bedford aluminium die-casting foundry in Indiana. As it was stated in a press release published by the company, the investment will be solely dedicated to expanding GM's production capacity of EV-specified aluminium unit castings...
EV BMW i7 enters Abu Dhabi, engineered with EGA produced CelestiAL solar aluminium
The official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM), launched the all-new BMW 7 Series and BMW i7. The new BMW 7 Series has been redesigned in a highly contemporary manner and is packed with a variety of cutting-edge innovations, opening a new chapter in the...
End-user aluminium recap: Phinergy collaborates with Tata to manufacture first aluminium-air battery powered Tata Tiago EV; Rimowa and Adidas together launches first ever NMD aluminium backpack
The end-user sector has seen reasonable advancements this week, with Wildpack posting record sales of 17.4 million 12-ounce aluminium cans, on October 2022. The Rimowa and Adidas collaboration created Rimowa's first-ever aluminium backpack and the Adidas NMD_S1 sneaker, extremely trendy and modern...
Chinese alloy producer Jiangsu Goka Light Alloy Co., Ltd. joins ASI as a Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly announced the joining of Jiangsu Goka Light Alloy Co., Ltd. as a new Production and Transformation member. Established in 2020, Jiangsu Goka Light Alloy Co., Ltd. is located in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, over 44000 square metres. Equipped with...
Phinergy’s union with Tata creates first aluminium-air battery run Tata Tiago EV prototype
Israel-based Phinergy is the leading innovator in developing metal-air technology that amalgamates oxygen from the air with metals to yield electricity. The brand is scheduled to produce its first aluminium-air battery-run Tata Tiago electric car in collaboration with one of India's largest...
European Union's green and digital transition relies increasingly on aluminium: George Karkampasis
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium's Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs – Circular Economy & Raw Materials, George Karkampasis stated, "It is hard to escape the reality that over the last two decades Europe has bounced from one crisis to the next." “To avoid another...
Korean automaker Hyundai Motor inks aluminium supply agreement with Indonesia's Adaro
On November 13, 2022, the Indonesian large-cap house Adaro stated that PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea's auto giant Hyundai Motor Company on aluminium supply for automobile manufacturing. In Bali, Indonesia, a Memorandum of Understanding...
UK researchers develop bonded aluminium chassis Polestar 5 lighter than the usual welded version
A team of 280 engineers at Polestar's UK research and development center has developed a brilliant way to make the aluminium chassis of a car stronger and lightweight. The research centre at the heart of Coventry has been strategically placed across a belt of famous motorsports companies so that...
Maserati Grecale SUV gets aluminium body sheets from Constellium
Constellium SE, a global manufacturer of aluminium rolled products, extruded products and structural parts, announced that the company is providing aluminium auto body sheet for the brand-new Maserati Grecale SUV. For the hood, liftgate, and doors of the Maserati Grecale, Constellium is the major...
Sweden’s Cake reveals Bukk motorbikes featuring lightweight aluminium framework
Swedish electric motorbike company Cake has unveiled its latest “boundary-pushing” lightweight, high-performance off-road bike, named Bukk, featuring an aluminium framework. Primary offered in a limited edition mode, 50 units of the motorbike will be available. The Cake Bukk off-road platform has...
SMM expects China’s aluminium plate/sheet and strip output will mark a 2% Y-o-Y growth at 2022-end
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s aluminium plate/sheet and strip output is expected to amount to 12.9 million tonnes at the end of 2022, reflecting an increase of 2 per cent over the year. Aluminium foil output is estimated to clock at 4.75 million tonnes at year-end, up 3 per cent...
Gogoro S1, the upcoming EV in the Indian market features aluminium monocoque chassis
Gogoro, known for developing a battery-swapping refuelling platform for urban electric two-wheel scooters, mopeds and motorcycles, announced its debut in the Indian EV market. The Taiwanese company plans to launch the Gogoro S1 in the Indian market. The EV showcases S performance aluminium floor...
End-user weekly recap: Ball Corporation partners with Indian brand Radiohead to introduce three new Jimmy’s beverages; Aluminium crisis in Nebraska curtails production of license plates
This week the end-user sector had some affirmative episodes, like Ball Corporation joining hands with the Indian non-alcoholic beverage maker Radiohead Brands to launch three new Jimmy’s sparkling drinks; Tonic Water, Ginger Ale and Classic Lemonade. Aluminium, the gradually growing non-ferrous...
