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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Novelis partners with NIO to supply aluminium for its high-performance electric vehicles
<p>Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced it has expanded its automotive supply capabilities by signing an agreement with next-generation car company, NIO, to provide innovative aluminum solutions for its fleet of smart, high-performance, premium electric vehicles....
Aluminum Association keen to take part in Vehicle Fuel Economy and Co2 Emissions review
<p>The Aluminum Association in a press statement said that the association would look forward to work with President Trump and his administration on the review of light-duty vehicle fuel economy and emissions regulations for model years 2022-2025.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
Aluminium China 2017 to showcase latest technologies in lightweight auto and consumer electronics
<p>This year’s Aluminium China in Shanghai from 19-21 July is set to mark a new period of growth in the aluminium industry and reflect strengthening market conditions in China and across the world. Aluminium China 2017 will focus on the transformation driven by emerging new technologies in...
UACJ Corporation announces investment to boost aluminium parts production for Tesla Model 3
<p>UACJ Corporation, one of Tesla’s aluminum part suppliers announced further investment to increase production of certain parts just before the beginning of Model 3 production. Though the level of steel versus aluminium parts in the car has not yet been revealed, the suppliers are making...
Ma’aden and SNAM ink cooperation agreement to increase aluminium content in vehicles
<p>The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and the Saudi Arabia National Automotive Manufacturing Company (SANAM) has inked an agreement for increasing aluminium usage in automotive industry in Saudi Arabia.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto;...
Automotive solutions segment drives Exco Technologies' Q4 2016 sales up 17% YoY
<p>Ontario, Canada based Exco Technologies has reported a quarterly Earnings Per Share of $0.27 in its recently held 2016 annual meeting of shareholders. A total of 24,407,453 common shares or 57.33 per cent of the issued and outstanding common shares were voted in connection with the meeting, Exco...
The 6th Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Europe Summit 2017
<p>GALM - The largest automotive lightweighting conference series in the world is returning to Europe - bringing brand new insights into the latest breakthroughs in lightweight materials for conventional and electric vehicle ranges<br /><br />The 6th Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Europe...
Chinese automaker to produce hybrid-electric TX5 taxis using aluminium
<p>London Taxi Company (LTC), an automotive engineering company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely, has opened its new car plant in Coventry, United Kingdom. The company will manufacture new hybrid-electric TX5 taxis in March, with the vehicles rolling off the production...
Increased lightweighting and customization spike the use of aluminium die castings in auto industry
<p>The global demand for automotive part die casting market which includes aluminium die casting parts is slated to reach US$11.86 billion (approx.) in 2021, growing at a CAGR of above 7.8% during 2016 and 2021, shows data published in a recent report by Zion Research. The market was valued at...
KS HUAYU to expand its die casting aluminium capacity at Neckarsulm
<p>Neckarsulm-based KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH plans to invest in new die- casters and other equipment at the Neckarsulm location. Order influx for die castings in aluminium is such that KS HUAYU plans to expand its capacities. This castings specialist is venturing into new types of...
Xiaomi launches Mi Electric Scooter with aircraft grade aluminium alloy body
<p>After launching Ninebot mini, a two-wheeled self-balancing scooter and Qicycle Electric Folding Bike in 2016, Xiaomi has recently ventured into the electric vehicle category and has launched Mi Electric Scooter on Monday December 12.<br /><br />The company released a teaser of the bike last...
Hydro to cooperate with Austin AI: Change to advanced automotive recycling
<p>The aluminium company Hydro has signed a cooperation with Austin AI Inc. (AAI), Texas, on joint development of advanced technology to sort automotive aluminium alloys. New developments can bring a step change to efficient, robust recycling of manufacturing scraps and later on used cars. The...
Novelis wins European award for Jaguar recycling programme at ALUMINIUM 2016
<p>Rolled aluminium and recycling giant Novelis has bagged the prestigious European award for its closed loop car production project - the REALCAR (REcycled ALuminium CAR) at ALUMINIUM 2016, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The project with Jaguar and Land Rover won the award in the automotive and...
Will Volvo consider automotive aluminium for lightweighting? Sensors to replace wiring soon
<p>Global automotive manufacturer Volvo has joined the European Union research project which aims at replacing copper and aluminium cables in heavy commercial vehicles with wireless sensors. The result of the project is expected to be an overwhelming reduction in the volume of metal and plastic...
Sapa AS-Chargestorm JV to produce aluminium chargers for electric vehicles
<p>Norway based Sapa AS has announced signing of an agreement with Sweeden's Chargestorm whereby the downstream aluminium manufacturer and technology leader provides aluminium profiles for wall-mounted chargers (for electric vehicles) made by the latter. The product is meant to capitalize on the...
Land Rover unveils new Discovery in the U.S. ahead of LA Auto Show
<p>Land Rover unveiled its all-new Discovery for the first time in the U.S. in Venice, California ahead of its debut in LA Auto Show. Based on the SUV maker's lightweight aluminium construction, the new Discovery has shed approximately 1,000 lbs from the weight of the outgoing LR4. Still the...
Hitachi Metals to start working on new aluminium-carbon composites for auto components
<p>Japanese automobile and electronics parts manufacturer Hitachi Metals Ltd announced plans to develop a new aluminium-carbon composite that is 60 per cent lighter than steel and can be a cost-effective alternative of the presently available carbon fibres composites for automobile makers. <br...
BIS Group announces automotive electrification forum on 15th-16th Feb 2017, in Berlin
<p>Business Intelligence Services (BIS) Group s.r.o. announced that 48V Power Supply and Electrification Systems Forum will be held on 15th to 16th February 2017, in Berlin, Germany. <br /><br />The Forum will showcase the perspectives of 48V systems implementation on the way of 12V systems...
