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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China Zhongwang and Brilliance Bus join hands to successfully develop all-aluminium new energy public buses
China Zhongwang, the second largest industrial aluminium extrusion product developer and manufacturer in the world and the biggest one in Asia, announced that it has successfully designed, manufactured and developed all-aluminium new energy electric buses for Brilliance Bus (Dalian) Company Limited...
"Currently the use of Aluminium seems to be the most viable option for high volume vehicle production," Mr. John Catterall, GSSLT Leader, Underbody Structure, General Motors
Mr. John Catterall has held a direct position at General Motors for over 15 years. His current responsibilities include leading the Global Subsystem Leadership Teams (GSSLTs) and direct management of the General Motors North America Advanced underbody engineering team. Mr. Catterall holds degrees...
Aluminum-carbon hybrid a more affordable alternative to pure carbon wheels
While companies like Ford are helping to bring carbon fiber wheels to the masses, the finicky production process and steep costs means it is likely years still before we see more cars adopt the technology. The good news is that a new wheel design combining carbon fiber with more traditional...
Sapa keen to support heavy-truck segment with more aluminium solutions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty trucks, requiring that fleet fuel economy rise to 24 percent by 2027. Sapa is a key supplier of aluminium solutions to the truck segment. The U.S. Aluminum Association points out that...
Orbite Collaborates With NRC on HPA Benchmarking in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Orbite Technologies Inc. today announced that the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) will evaluate Orbite's High Purity Alumina (HPA) for use in lithium-ion battery separators. Orbite's Technology Development Center (TDC) will work with National Research Council experts to develop composite...
MINTH starts construction of all-aluminum electric vehicle project in China Zhejiang
MINTH broke ground on its all- aluminum electric vehicle (EV) project in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, on June 19, cnmn.com reported. The project, with total investment at 1.5 billion yuan ($240 million), is scheduled to produce 200,000 EVs per year and yield 10 billion yuan in revenues once...
ThyssenKrupp and Maxion Wheels in joint venture to develop ultra-lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber wheels
ThyssenKrupp Carbon Components and Maxion Wheels have established a cooperation agreement to develop and market innovative new ultra-lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber hybrid wheels for the premium vehicle OEM market. The combined expertise of ThyssenKrupp, a leading global automotive components...
Next generation Audi A4 to debut soon featuring revamped aluminium architecture
Just a few days after new next-generation Audi A4 Avant spy shots emerged, it has been confirmed that the new A4 will debut online on June 29. Interestingly, both the sedan and Avant body styles will be revealed at the same time. The new A4 is expected to ride on an updated version of Audi’s MLB...
The future of the green cars in the spotlight at Aluminium China 2015
Asia’s leading event for the complete aluminum supply chain will highlight aluminium’s role in the technological and environmental revolution across major global industries. 2 June 2015: With more leading car makers launching electric and hybrid vehicles and China’s stated national strategy to...
Ford makes over another icon by going aluminum
The F-150 isn't the only Ford Motor Co. icon that's been changed to aluminum this year. Get behind the wheel of the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum, which goes on sale in a few months, and you'll notice that something familiar is missing: the Ford Blue Oval. For the most expensive Explorer series ever,...
Kobe Aluminum celebrates 10 years in Kentucky
Gov. Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC (KAAP) to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary in Bowling Green. The company’s leadership from Japan also participated in the event. “Today is a celebration of success,” said Beshear. “Kobe...
Researchers develop a faster welding technique for aluminium auto parts
Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in partnership with General Motors, Alcoa and TWB Company LLC have come up with a new technique for processing aluminium for automobiles that will enhance the speed, scale, quality and consistency required in the auto...
Next BMW 5 and 3 Series to benefit from lightweight tech
The next generation of BMW’s 5 Series and 3 Series will be able to use the advanced carbonfibre and aluminium construction techniques from the forthcoming 7 Series, according to comments from senior company insiders. The next 7 Series’ chassis mixes carbonfibre, aluminium and high-tensile steel in...
The future of the green cars in the spotlight at Aluminium China 2015
Asia’s leading event for the complete aluminum supply chain will highlight aluminium’s role in the technological and environmental revolution across major global industries. With more leading car makers launching electric and hybrid vehicles and China’s stated national strategy to reduce average...
GM is investing $5.4 billion to improve in US factories
General Motors announced today that it is investing $US5.4 billion over the next three years to expand and upgrade its US production facilities. This round of capital investments is expected to put the automaker’s domestic factories in a better position to handle upcoming new models GM is set to...
New aluminium casting technology revives Nissan parts manufacturing unit
Amidst an unsteady manufacturing industry in Australia, Nissan Australia surprised the automotive manufacturing world with claims that the future of its casting and parts factory is secure well beyond 2020. Nissan has adopted a new manufacturing technology is association with CSIRO that prevents...
Jaguar Land Rover wins the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development
Jaguar Land Rover, with its all-aluminium lightweight petrol and diesel engines capable of internal combustion, wins the Queens Award for Sustainable Development. The brand endorses sustainable development in various aspects of its operation, like being the first vehicle to be fitted with...
Alcoa & Metalsa’s new aluminium frame for CVs 40% lighter than steel frames
All-aluminium frame will reduce truck weight by over 40 percent compared to steel frames, saving nearly 408kg per vehicle, increasing fuel efficiency and payload. Lightweight, high-performance metals company Alcoa, in collaboration with Metalsa, a global supplier of light and commercial vehicle and...
