End user recap: Volvo EX30, the small SUV with the smallest carbon footprint, goes all-electric

Aluminium as a metal is gaining popularity in almost all verticals. Be it transport, packaging, or even art form, the metal and its sustainable attributes are not going unnoticed. To begin with, FireDrone, a prototype model coated with aluminium, was jointly developed by researchers from the Imperial College London and Empa. Volvo reduced the total carbon footprint of the Volvo EX30 to less than 30 tonnes by addressing emissions across the vehicle's complete manufacturing and lifespan. The company aims to lower total CO2 emissions per vehicle by 40 per cent between 2018 and 2025; a 25 per cent reduction compared to its fully electric C40 and XC40 models. From being infinitely recyclable to corrosion-resistant, the metal has its own place of importance within the industry. Like, talking about packaging, Charles Rosier's Augustinus Bader, a well-known skincare brand, moved towards sustainability with their range of The Light Cream, which features an aluminium exterior and plastic bottle to keep the product fresh and unaffected by heat and sunlight.

By addressing emissions across the Volvo EX30's entire production and lifecycle, Volvo lowered the vehicle's overall carbon footprint, which included more than 200,000 km of driving, to under 30 tonnes. The company's goal is to reduce overall CO2 emissions per car by 40 per cent between 2018 and 2025, representing a 25 per cent reduction compared to its fully electric C40 and XC40 models.

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FireDrone, a prototype drone developed jointly by researchers from the Imperial College London and Empa. The drones are strong enough to survive extreme temperatures and infiltrate burning structures. To reflect heat, they coated it with super-reflective aluminium.

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Charles Rosier's Augustinus Bader is a well-known brand in the skincare industry, famous for its powerful moisturizers that are highly effective. Although The Light Cream has a high price tag, the sleek packaging is worth it. The aluminium exterior and plastic bottle keep the product fresh and unaffected by heat and sunlight.

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Shivalik Group, a major real estate developer in Ahmedabad, received an extraordinary response for its planned residential tower project in GIFT City, selling more than 250 flats worth INR 300 crore in only 15 days. The project will be constructed using aluminium formwork system, a fast-paced construction process that provides a structure with strength and longevity. It is scheduled to be finished in early 2027.

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The International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight will feature an amazing aerial display by Team RaVen, who will be joining the event's line-up, according to South Ayrshire Council. Team RaVen is composed of six skilled pilots, and they showcase one of the world's most popular self-built aluminium aircraft.

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Alumobility is a global organization that aims to encourage using aluminium in the automotive sector. They are organizing a webinar highlighting the benefits of shifting from a steel-based body-in-white (BIW) to an all-aluminium BIW. The discussion will be based on a recent technical case study by the association.

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The Indian Railways called on Alstom, a French rolling stock manufacturer that operates in rail transport markets throughout the globe, to negotiate a lower offer price of INR 150.9 crore quoted for producing 100 aluminium-bodied Vande Bharat trains. 

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In May 2023, the automobile industry in South Korea continued to demonstrate encouraging progress, as both production and sales displayed positive growth compared to the previous month and the corresponding period of the previous year.

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To shed more light on how aluminium transformed the B&C sector, AL Circle is launching its16th edition of e-Magazine, 'Aluminium – Revolutionising the Construction Sector.' This e-Magazine aims to highlight more about metal's potential applications in the building and construction (B&C) sector and how it drives innovation in that field.

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Oerlikon AM, a specialist in additive manufacturing, secured a contract worth up to €900,000 with ArianeGroup for the supply of 3D-printed heat exchanger sets for Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launcher. The Ariane 6 is expected to significantly impact various aspects of Europe's space endeavours, including scientific exploration, Earth observation, telecommunications, and national security.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/oerlikon-am-provides-3d-printed-aluminium-heat-exchangers-for-ariane-6-rocket-96344

Senior Architectural Systems accomplished a great feat by opening a new manufacturing facility in South Yorkshire, doubling its production. The King's Award was ascribed to Senior this year for its extraordinary range of achievements.

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The 15th edition of the International Aluminium Conference, INALCO 2023, will be held from October 11th to 13th, 2023, at the Québec City Convention Centre. The Aluminium Cluster AluQuébec and the Aluminium Research Centre REGAL organize this prestigious event.

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Kongsberg Maritime introduced a specialized manufacturing facility and service team in-country to better serve its waterjet customers in the United States. The company's patented Kongsberg Kamewa mixed flow Steel or Aluminium series waterjets are revered for their highly efficient market potency. 

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ACG Worldwide acquired full ownership of Technical Aluminium Foil Company (TAFC), reinforcing its growth in the Middle Eastern and African markets. As the world's only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions provider, ACG offers a broad range of products, including capsules, films, foils, engineering equipment, and inspection systems.

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Petron Corp., one of the Philippines' largest oil refining and marketing companies, introduced a new refillable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) product in Luzon, dubbed Fiesta Gas 170-gram refillable cylinders. The Fiesta Gas 170-gram is designed to be compatible with LPG-rated portable burners and grillers, and the packaging is composed of seamless aluminium alloy that can bear high pressure, in accordance with the Philippine National Standards (PNS).

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/petron-rolls-out-fiesta-gas-170-gram-refillable-cylinders-in-aluminium-alloy-packaging-96334