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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As the automotive industry accelerates its transition to electrification and sustainability, the 4th European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit 2026 provides a critical platform for collaboration. This summit will focus on achieving carbon neutrality across the automotive value...
Ever wondered what it would feel like to sit in a rocket and zoom out into space, while consuming minimal energy, and sustaining environment with top-order convenience? Do not despair! Even if not in space, the Frikar electric podbike’s latest model, TwoZero, will give you an experience equivalent...
Pakistan’s aluminium ore exports to China hit a record USD 14.16 million in 2025, a stunning leap that underscores the shifting dynamics of bilateral trade and industrial demand. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) shows that aluminium ores and concentrates surged from just...
On January 27, Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, inaugurated India’s first Flat Rolled Products (FRP) aluminium unit at Hindalco Industries’ Aditya Aluminium plant in Lapanga, Sambalpur district. Achieving a significant milestone in downstream aluminium manufacturing, this involves an...
On January 27, the Mumbai-based Hindalco Industries Ltd, a flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, announced expansion plans worth INR 210 billion (USD 2.3 billion) for its aluminium smelter capacity at the Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur, Odisha. This marks one of the industry’s largest recent...
India’s transport transition is often framed as a contest between internal combustion engines and electric mobility. The data, along with the lived reality of energy demand, suggest something far less binary. As Dr Chanchal Samanta, DGM of Bharat Petroleum, made clear in his remarks at the ongoing...
As the premier global tech event kicking off the new year, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) opened grandly in Las Vegas, bringing together innovative products from thousands of technology companies worldwide. It serves as a key platform for unveiling the latest advancements in future technologies....
The global aluminium downstream sector, with further alignment with the end-use sector are undergoing some serious changes, driven by everything from major industrial expansions and strategic partnerships to fresh technology launches, policy shifts and market signals. This week’s news highlights a...
China has recently escalated the issue of its trade disagreement with India by asking the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to establish a dispute settlement case against New Delhi’s incentive schemes for cars, batteries, and EVs. The case came after a failure in bilateral consultations held on...
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has introduced commercial production at its new aluminium forging unit in Jharkhand on January 20, 2026. With this new project, the company expands the scope and prospects of its manufacturing operations beyond steel. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
The Delhi Government has made an announcement to install 7,000 charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) in 2026. This push will be carried out in phases across 2026, with Q1 expecting an addition of 1,000 chargers, followed by progressive upscaling in the next quarters. Explore- Most accurate...
Note: This image is AI-generated for representation purpose only The state-owned & Navratna PSU, NALCO, a leading producing company in India, is now exploring diversifying from the traditional bauxite and alumina operations to high-value critical minerals. Indulging in these new explorations will...
US-based semiconductor and electronic components manufacturer Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has expanded its 193 PUR-SI series of miniature snap-in power aluminium electrolytic capacitors with voltage ratings of 550 V and 600 V. Produced under the Vishay BC components portfolio, the...
Signals from Industry Investment, Global Industry Shifts, Execution and Emerging Growth Models. The global electric vehicle (EV) market is entering a more mature and progressive phase of alignment and development. Following a decade of rapid expansion driven by accelerated technological progress,...
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Industry dynamics: According to CAAM, in 2025, auto production and sales totalled 34.531 million units and 34.4 million units, respectively, hitting new historical highs and ranking first globally for 17 consecutive years. Among them, the passenger vehicle market grew steadily and, as the core...
Bharath Krishna Rao Potluri, the Co-Founder & CEO of Emobi is a visionary leader with a rich background in diverse industries, specifically renewable energy. Having initially played a pivotal role in the family business at United Telecoms Ltd., he led its expansion into renewable energy generation...
Note: This is an AI-generated image for representational purpose Ford Motor has declared its latest target of an eyes-off driving technology, to be implemented in a USD 30,000 EV in 2028. This announcement, made on January 7, has rendered the Michigan-based automaker a worthy contender with other...
Yamaha has recently launched a new electric cycle with a 350W powerful motor that takes only 10 min for charging. The frame of the electric cycle is made of aluminium for a lightweight and strong structure. The use of Weight-efficientaluminium makes it easier for people to handle the cycles on the...
