New Aluminium Alloy Enables Remote Laser Welding The new laser remote weldable alloy is a patented multi-layer aluminium sheet product based on Novelis Fusion™. This breakthrough delivers a solution to the industry’s long-time challenge of joining aluminum in automotive production. One of the latest Novelis’ innovations is the remote weldable alloy Ac-200 RW, which is […]

First application of heat-treatable aluminium sheets for high-tech chassis components Axles and subframes are complex-shaped components and welded assemblies. When welded, the materials used must withstand high static and dynamic loads and must ensure that these properties are maintained during operation at elevated temperatures and under corrosion attack, throughout the vehicle’s service life. Furthermore, tolerant […]

The New Range Rover - The world’s first SUV with an all-aluminium body Novelis is the exclusive supplier of aluminium sheet for the all-new Range Rover, the world’s first SUV to feature an advanced all-aluminium body structure, delivering significantly reduced weight, improved performance and enhanced sustainability. The all-aluminium monocoque body structure is 39% lighter than […]

An innovation-driven solution for high surface requirements In the automotive industry, increased energy costs and tightened environmental requirements, lead to a strong market push towards lightweight materials for producing automotive components. In this context, Constellium has developed a comprehensive automotive body sheet portfolio aiming at answering a key trend of the automotive industry: no compromise […]

E-cars in Paris go ahead with Aluminium The Pininfarina Bluecar is a product of the car design factory Pininfarina in collaboration with the French industry group Bolloré. It was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. About 3,000 cars were produced in 2011. This car is not for sale, however! The entire fleet is mobilizing […]

Aluminium use in European cars continues to grow   A study published by Ducker Worldwide in cooperation with the European Aluminium Association (EAA) shows that the amount of aluminium used per car produced in Europe almost tripled between 1990 and 2012, increasing from 50kg to 140 kg. This amount is predicted to rise to 160 […]

A step towards higher strength: Anticorodal®-600 PX and Anticorodal®-300 T61 Novelis has unveiled two of its latest rolled aluminium innovations as part of the company’s overall drive to move to the next level in automotive lightweighting. By using its material expertise to develop a slimmed-down portfolio of high-performance sheet products, the company will meet the […]

Return to Press Releases EAA presents study on Aluminium for Safer Trucks together with Transport & Environment (T&E) Brussels, 20 March 2012: EAA, together with Transport & Environment (T&E), have presented to the press on 20 March a study on the design of tractor fronts for optimised safety and fuel consumption. The “Safer Trucks” concept […]