India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
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...
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Ex-Volvo purchasing Chief Martina Buchhauser proposed as a new Board member of Gränges AB
The Chief Procurement Officer at Volvo Car Corporation, Martina Buchhauser who stepped down from his position recently, where she was also part of the Executive Management Team, is proposed as a new member of the Board of Directors to be elected at the Annual General Meeting on 6 th May 2021....
Hydro teams up with Polestar and CAKE for new project Re:Move
Hydro has teamed up with electric car maker Polestar and electric motorcycle pioneer CAKE for a unique project, named Re:Move. Re:Move is commissioned by Wallpaper* Magazine and created by designer Konstantin Grcic. Re:Move is an electric transporter and presents a new, sustainable way to carry and...
Altech HPA battery coating technology first-phase test results remain positive, advancing for the next stage
Altech Chemical, the high purity alumina producer confirmed that the results from first-phase testing of batteries that contain graphite particles coated with its proprietary high purity alumina coating technology remain positive. Test work will now advance to the next stage comprising further...
“The demand for aluminium will skyrocket as the manufacturing and sale of electric vehicles increase”, says Vice-Chairman of Jindal Aluminium
Automobile Industry, a manufacturing sector paddling through multiple challenges which include the economic slowdown, delays in regards to BS-VI-related and now the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite all the depression, the Industry could cast upon the opportunity of electric vehicles as a positive trend...
ASI certifies Gränges against Provisional Performance Standard Certification for aluminium casting and rolling operations
Gränges has reportedly received the Provisional Performance Standard Certification from Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for casting and rolling operations at its Finspång AB plant in Sweden. The facility has been producing rolled strips and sheets of aluminium destined for the automotive sector....
Novelis unveils new Aluminum solution category for automakers, an alternative to most advanced high-strength steel products
On 17 th February 2021, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Novelis Inc. has unveiled its strongest automotive aluminium product to date, Novelis AdvanzTM 7UHS-s701. The technologically advanced, ultra-high-strength material is now available commercially to the global automotive...
McLaren rolls-out 330kph plug-in hybrid Artura supercar, powertrain by all Aluminium engine
McLaren, the motor company that exists to create breath-taking performance road cars and delivers the most thrilling driving experiences has unveiled its first ‘clean sheet’ supercar since the game-changing 12C a decade ago, replacing almost every facet of its V8-engined Sports and Super Series...
Dubal Holding acquires 60% stake in Aluminium extrusion firm OSE Industries
According to Dubai Industrial City, Dubal Holding’s decision to acquire 60% stake in Dubai-based aluminium extrusion company OSE Industries is a major vote of confidence in the UAE economy. The deal upgrades emirate’s position as investor-friendly manufacturing and logistics hub. UAE, the largest...
Alumobility appoints Mark White as Executive Director
On 10 th February 2021, the non-profit organization focused on providing innovative implementation-ready solutions to advance the adoption of aluminium automotive body sheet, Alumobility announced the appointment of Mark White as Executive Director. Mark White will lead the organization, which was...
Amid COVID-19 economic crisis, ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel continues to support the lightweight vehicles industry
The COVID-19 pandemic is still restraining certain sectors of the economy and as a result, the Brussels motor show is not taking place, but ALVANCE Aluminium is pursuing to work on innovation and development of aluminium supply for the industry. The demand for lighter vehicles, vehicles with...
Hydrovolt begins work on Norway's first recycling electric vehicle batteries plant
Hydrovolt has commenced the construction of Norway's first plant for recycling electric vehicle batteries, located in the town of Fredrikstad. The facility, which is planned start operations in late 2021, will have the capacity to process more than 8,000 tonnes of modules from car batteries each...
Salzburg Aluminium Group begins 2021 with a top start, secures € 21 million order value
Salzburger Aluminium Group concluded 2020 better than the automotive industry average, as the Group’s sales revenue recorded around € 155 million with a positive EBIT. The internationally successful manufacturer of high-quality aluminium components for the automotive, commercial vehicle and railway...
Constellium & Novelis jointly form non-profit organisation to advance aluminium auto body sheet application
On Wednesday, January 27, global aluminium rolled products manufacturer Constellium and American industrial aluminium company Novelis announced the launch of Alumobility, a non-profit organisation to provide innovative, implementation-ready solutions for advancing the adoption of aluminium...
Electric vehicle sales to give a tough fight to gas guzzlers in India; Former to outperform by 2030: Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, one of the biggest automakers in India, projects electric-vehicle sales to outperform gas guzzlers as prices become more aligned and infrastructure and technology improve. The company expects this to happen with help from the Government. Mahindra Deputy Managing...
“Aluminum Industry growth is seriously limited by weldability issues. The industry needs to lead and facilitate large-scale and high-quality welding technology implementation” - V. (Anthony) Ananthanarayanan. Ph.D, Chief Technical Officer, Innovative Weld Solutions L.L.C., Warren, MI, USA. Distinguished Alumnus, The Ohio State University
The clamour for using aluminium alloys in lightweight structures in environmentally friendly vehicles is seriously muted by weldability limitations of aluminium alloys. Welded aluminium alloy structures are weak, inconsistent and do not perform well in corrosive environments or when loaded...
“In 2021, we are pleased to report that the lost business has already returned and looking at forecasts, we expect good growth in sales of both Optifine and our new super Optifine product, particularly for plants with high-quality applications within the big groups”, John Courtenay, chairman, MQP
John Courtenay is the Chairman of MQP, the leading specialist for the global aluminium industry and producer of high-efficiency grain refiner Optifine. Studying metallurgy at the University of Aston, John Courtenay started at Foseco International, working his way through ONC, HNC and LIM, before...
BCAST to design light-weight battery casing for EV using recycled Aluminium
The Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST), an academic research centre focusing on both fundamental and applied research on advanced solidification processes for metallic materials has joined a significant new multi-million-pound project to help design new light-weight...
Long awaiting Indian Oil, Israel’s Phinergy Aluminium-air battery test-drive done on Mahindra Treo
As the petrol and diesel prices are gaining to reach the highest levels in India, providers of eco-friendly motoring in the form of electric vehicles are shoving to the wheel of green mobility. The fresh development on this front comes from Indian city Bangalore-based Mahindra Electric. Mahindra...
