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. based AMI’s new unit to recycle aluminium, cobalt and other metals from Li-ion batteries
<p>The U.S. based lithium ion electric vehicle battery recycler American Manganese Inc. has announced plans to build a hydrometallurgical plant that can recycle up to 4000 tonnes of cobalt from spent lithium-ion batteries per year. The company intends to expand the operations to include aluminium...
Shiloh Industries unveils 24-pounds lighter cast aluminium rear axle for light trucks
<p>The noted global supplier of lightweighting, vibration and noise solutions to the automotive industry, Shiloh Industries, Inc. of Delaware, USA, introduced a new, lighter version of cast aluminium rear axle last week. The new axle is 24 pounds lighter than the previous solid rear beam axles, the...
Constellium HSA6 high-strength aluminium alloys introduced for automotive components
<p>Constellium N.V. has introduced a new generation of high-strength 6000-series alloys, Constellium HSA6TM, to help automakers meet growing demand for lighter weight vehicles. Constellium HSA6TM is in production for several 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles, including the MINI Countryman.</p> <p...
Ducker Worldwide projects unprecedented growth for automotive aluminium with the transition to MMV
<p>A survey of automakers conducted by Ducker Worldwide has revealed that the use of high-strength, low weight aluminium in new car and truck construction would increase at a record pace over the next decade. Total aluminium content in vehicle is expected to grow from 397 pounds per vehicle (PPV)...
Aluminium China 2017 puts spotlight on auto industry
<p>Aluminium China - the biggest event in Asia aluminium industry – attracted more than 21,590 visitors from 80 countries to Shanghai this month with the spotlight firmly on the future of the lightweight auto industry. The event showcased some 500 aluminium makers, processing equipment...
Mercedes Benz’s India electric car venture may bring cheer to domestic aluminium part makers
<p>After Tesla it is turn now for the luxe car maker Mercedes Benz to turn to India for setting up its next electric car manufacturing base. The German automaker has approached Indian government to consider offering incentives on electric car manufacturing till the time local output becomes viable....
Top five automotive aluminium die-casting parts manufacturers in India
<p>India’s automotive component manufacturing sector is on a growth trajectory. Driven by the increased urbanization, evolving automotive industry demand (as it is readying for the Electric Vehicles revolution), and changing fuel economy standards, the sector is growing at a pace never...
Indian auto parts maker to supply aluminium die-casting parts for Tesla’s wiper systems
<p>Gurgaon-based auto component supplier Sandhar Technologies has been selected to supply two wiper system parts for Tesla Model 3.</p> <p>Recently, Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla Motors twitted that “Production unit 1 of Model 3 is now built and going through final checkout.”</p> <p>The news...
India’s Rane Group readies to face EV challenges; Diecast aluminium div. set to thrive
<p>India's leading auto component part manufacturer with a strong aluminium die-casting product portfolio Rane Group is readying to enter the era of disruption that electric vehicles are about to usher in globally.</p> <p>The Chennai based group is working on a two-pronged strategy to deal with the...
AluMag Automotive makes an analysis on Global Automotive Alloy Wheel Market: Penetration, Players & Capacity
<p>AluMag Automotive has recently completed a market analysis of the global automotive aluminium alloy wheel market.</p> <p>According to the report, alloy wheels accounted for 53% of the global OE (Original Equipment) lightweight automotive vehicle market in 2016. For commercial truck &...
Drive for light-weight construction shapes Aluminium China 2017
<p><strong><em>Government and industry initiatives put spotlight on lighter weight auto and consumer materials </em></strong></p> <p>2017 marks a key year for aluminium, with China’s 13<sup>th</sup> Five-Year Plan putting the emphasis on the development of light-weight vehicles and the...
China plans to expand electric vehicles and battery production
<p>Chinese companies are on a massive plan to build a series of Electric Vehicle battery factories that would produce nearly 160 gigawatt-hours annually by 2021, says a report by Bloomberg Intelligence. The amount of batteries is anticipated to equip 2 million Tesla Model S vehicles or 18...
METEF 2017 inaugurated: Verona becomes world centre for aluminium sector till June 24
<p class="Default">The METEF 2017, the world’s leading expo of customized technology for the aluminium and innovative metals industry, officially opened its doors to the global exhibitors and visitors today, June 21<sup>st</sup>, in Piazza Italia. To be held till June 24<sup>th</sup> in...
China Zhongwang making great strides in turning all-aluminium vehicle dream into a reality
<p>China Zhongwang, the world’s second largest and Asia’s largest aluminium extrusions producer is fiercely pushing for the trend of replacing steel with lightweight aluminium in cars. The company, which began making foray into the all-aluminium car part domain last year, has lined up...
Kobe Steel plans expansion in aluminium segment to cater to growing automotive demand
<p>Kobe Steel, a Japan origin aluminium and steel product maker is expanding its capacity to supply aluminium materials to automakers in Asia and America. The company is aiming to raise aluminium and copper segment's pretax profit 70% to reach 20 billion yen ($183 million) by 2020 from the current...
Fisker Inc to launch EMotion, all-electric sedan in aluminium and carbon fiber structure
<p>Henrik Fisker from the original Fisker Automotive is working hard to bring back their ill-fated electric car Fisker Karma in a new launch, the EMotion, whose photographs have been published recently. The 644-km -range all-electric sedan is the first vehicle from his new company Fisker Inc....
Market watchers paint a mixed outlook for China downstream aluminium industry
<p>Aluminium rolled product manufacturers and aluminium alloy processing companies in China are about to witness an explosive growth in demand for their products as rise in demand for lighter vehicles is on the forecast.</p> <p>According to the ambitious Made-in-China 2025 Plan, average weight of...
Bauxite mining in Weipa sees growth driven by Chinese demand for lighter vehicles
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The mounting demand for aluminium in China is expected to create new mining job opportunities in the Weipa region which is extremely rich in bauxite deposits. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Metallica...
