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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U.S. rejects Tesla's request for tariff exemption for China-made Autopilot 'brain' in Model 3
U.S. trade officials rejected Tesla Inc.'s request for relief from Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on the China-made Autopilot "brain" in the Model 3 and other electric vehicles. According to a Reuter’s report, U.S. Trade Representative's office denied exclusion requests from Tesla and others for...
ATG's 2019 Aluminum Design Workshop demonstrates safety and environmental benefits of automotive aluminium
The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) concluded its spring 2019 Aluminum Design Workshop on May 2. The workshop demonstrated how automotive aluminium designs a safe and strong vehicle and how lightweighting with aluminium is the safest choice. In the case of a crash, aluminium has the ability to...
Hydro to showcase aluminium solutions at European Battery Show
Hydro announced that it will exhibit during The Battery Show Europe 2019 (May 7- 9), taking place in Stuttgart, Germany. The company will present aluminium solutions at The Battery Show Europe, Europe's largest and fastest-growing trade fair for advanced battery and H/EV technology. “Hydro will...
Novelis develops first aluminum sheet battery enclosure solution using its highly-formable alloys
Novelis, an Aditya Birla Group subsidiary and the world leader in aluminium rolling announced the development of its first aluminium sheet battery enclosure solution. The company aims to address the growing needs of customers in the rapidly growing electric vehicle and battery markets. With this...
China’s NEVs production estimated to reach 6.96 million units by 2025
According to Shanghai Metals Market, now that that the Chinese government is cutting subsidies, China’s credit system that rewards longer-range models will continue to boost the development of new energy vehicles (NEVs). By 2025, NEV production in China is expected to come in at 6.96 million units,...
Industry experts see uncertain future for China EV startups
Analysts see an uncertain future for most China EV startups that exhibited and participated at Shanghai Auto Show. Hundreds of new companies have been formed to make electric vehicles for the China market. However, it is evident at the Shanghai auto show that most of the EV startups will close down...
Retail sales of passenger vehicles up month-on-month in April across China
According to a recent update from Shanghai Metals Market, China’s April retail sales of passenger vehicles increased from a month ago as buyers held off car purchases after the value-added tax cuts took effect. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) intimidated on Wednesday that in the first...
Indian public and private sector firms on a drive to develop EV infrastructures and components
Indian Ministries and public sector firms are working towards building infrastructure and manufacturing components for electric vehicles (EVs). It is estimated that the EV market in 2030 would be valued at INR 42,000 crore. Private sector is also investing in manufacturing and installing EV...
Xiaomi unveils electric bicycle with aluminium frame and lithium-ion battery
The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has reportedly unveiled an electric bicycle named Himo C20. It is a pedal assisted e-bike that comes with an aluminium frame and thus, weighs just 21 Kgs. Specially designed for daily city use, Himo C20 e-bike provides a range of around 80 Kms, powered by a 36V 10Ah...
Decline in light-vehicle sales in China slows down in March; EV sales continue to grow
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers data, the drop in China's new light-vehicle sales slowed down slightly in March though it continued to decline. Sales dropped 6.9% to 2.02 million last month after slumping 17% in January and February. The sales have dropped...
Geely launches new EV brand and its first model made from aluminium alloy
Geely Auto Group, headquartered in Hangzhou, China, has newly launched a pure EV brand Geometry, intending to boost production of new energy vehicles. The brand’s first model, imaginatively nameplated as Geometry A, is a high end model offered with standard and long ranges for a total of six...
China's EV production not likely to slow down despite the subsidy cuts by the government
Despite the plan to wind down subsidy program for EVs and plug-in hybrids in China by 2020, Chinese automakers are in a race to produce and launch more EVs in the market. The list of cars to be displayed at the Shanghai auto show indicates the growing trend. The state-owned automaker BAIC Motor Co....
Jaguar Land Rover launches new aluminium recycling scheme; obtaining metal from I-Pace for trial
Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly launched a new aluminium recycling scheme, in a bid to reduce material wastage that comes from scrapping cars and minimise CO2 emissions throughout its entire production process. The manufacture will recover aluminium from end-of-life vehicles and melt down to...
Novelis sees NEVs and strict fuel economy rules to drive its aluminium business in China; focuses on local expansion
Novelis, the world’s largest aluminium rolling and recycling company is confident of the growth in China’s automotive market despite its sales dip last year. The company believes the rise in aluminium demand will come from New Energy Vehicles and strict fuel emission standards. Steve Fisher,...
Beijing cuts EV subsidies to justify their carbon credit program and push automakers to produce more EVs
This week Beijing has cut financial incentives for domestic electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids by some 75%. This has slashed subsidies on EV manufacturing in China and the government has barred provincial governments from allowing any extra subsidy. According to the government, the aggressive...
China cuts subsidy for NEVs; CICC expects this to boost lithium-ion battery materials sales
According to a recent update from Shanghai Metals Market, China, on March 26, announced its plan to cut subsidies for new energy vehicles (NEVs), in a bid to encourage innovation and promote high-quality development of NEVs. The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology...
UACJ Corporation forms JV with China's CITIC Group to manufacture extruded aluminium parts for automobiles
Japan’s UACJ Corporation has signed an agreement with China-based CITIC Group Corporation to form a JV with two CITIC Group subsidiaries, CITIC Bohai Aluminum Industries and CITIC Dicastal that make aluminium automotive components. The joint venture company will manufacture and sale extruded...
Pure Alumina to acquire Polar Sapphire for US$27.1 million to fast track its HPA production
The Australian firm Pure Alumina Limited is planning to buy private Canadian high purity alumina (HPA) producer Polar Sapphire for $C25.7 million ($27.1 million). Polar Sapphire produces some of the lowest cost HPA at its Toronto pilot. Pure Alumina announced its plan to its investors in the...
