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India’s aluminium consumption in transportation grows 14% in five years, yet vehicles carry only 40-50kg vs 160-200kg globally – know why
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Aluminium consumption in India's transportation sector increased from 0.70 million tonnes in 2020 to 1.35 million tonnes in 2025, nearly doubling in five years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 14 per cent. The growth momentum is expected to continue, with consumption projected to r ...
Toyota’s European-first chapter: End-of-life aluminium recycled in hybrid Corolla
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has advanced its circular economy strategy by establishing a closed-loop aluminium recycling system at its Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, England. It has created what the company describes as a European-first process for recovering aluminium from end-of-life vehicl ...

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More than 5.45 million electrified vehicles, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrids, were sold across Europe, China and the United States during the first quarter of 2026. While Europe delivered double-digit growth driven by stronger demand ...
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BYD says new aluminium frame cuts weight and improves strength in Yangwang U8L
End User
04 Jun 2026
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD says its new aluminium frame technology has reduced vehicle weight while improving structural performance in the Yangwang U8L SUV. According to the company, the frame is around 56 kg (more than 120 lbs.) lighter than a comparable steel structure and has passed a ...
Middle East tensions push Japan’s aluminium prices higher as Gulf imports fall 13%
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01 Jun 2026
Japan’s aluminium market is facing growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East begin disrupting one of the country’s most critical supply routes for the metal. For years, Japan has relied heavily on Gulf producers such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with the region ...
Yangwang U8L’s one-piece aluminium frame showcases BYD’s latest engineering advancement
End User
01 Jun 2026
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has unveiled engineering details behind the advanced one-piece aluminium frame used in its luxury SUV, the Yangwang U8L. The company disclosed that the development programme began in 2023 and involved building what is said to be China’s largest integr ...
Volvo Construction Equipment and Hitachi Energy announce collaboration to accelerate zero-emission construction sites
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31 May 2026
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) brings together the capabilities needed to make electric construction equipment a practical, on-site reality. By addressing power supply, charging, energy management and operational integration as a single system, the collaboration responds directly to rising ...
With around 30% of aluminium imports linked to the Gulf, Japan carmakers face rising cost squeeze
End User
28 May 2026
Japan’s automobile industry is facing growing concerns as disruptions in Middle Eastern aluminium supplies continue to push prices higher, increasing procurement costs and raising fears of specialised alloy shortages through 2027. The country is considered one of the most exposed to the disruption ...
Thatchman rolls out aluminium welding certification for complex vehicle repair technicians
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23 May 2026
Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification programme aimed at helping vehicle repair technicians work on modern aluminium vehicle structures, including megacast components. The certification has been introduced as vehicle manufacturers increasingly adopt aluminium-intens ...
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