Automakers keen to tap high quality aluminium solutions
With aluminium responsible for enabling several forms of modern transportation -- establishing itself as a critical raw material for automotive manufacturing, the industry alongwith automakers and essential component manufacturers is exploring a future roadmap of the sector with a focus on role of aluminum in its transformation and new areas of collaboration.
Aluminium is a lightweight metal with properties such as a higher strength-to-weight ratio, excellent electrical conductivity, superior corrosion resistance, and infinite recyclability. These properties make it a natural choice for many applications within the fast-growing automotive sector, which is expected to contribute to nearly 15 per cent of India’s GDP by FY31. On average, an internal combustion (IC) engine vehicle contains nearly 180 kgs of aluminium, whereas an electric vehicle contains nearly 260 kg of aluminium. Highlighting these advantages, John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium said at an industry conclave cited the example of his company which offers the automotive industry a combination of global expertise, cutting-edge technology, customized alloys, ease of doing business, a reliable supply chain and most importantly, an unyielding commitment to sustainable business practices. “Backed by innovative product development, technological sophistication and localisation, they represent an opportunity for Indian automotive players to compete at the same level as global companies,” says John Slaven. Given that the automotive sector is poised to evolve, carmakers are looking at ways that aluminium could help derive maximum value from this transformation. Gaurav Vats, Senior General Lead Uno Minda is keen on a fruitful partnership with Vedanta Aluminium for unlocking enhanced innovation and business growth. Recognising aluminium’s potential for sparking innovation in the automotive sector, Vedanta Aluminium offers several high-quality products tailored for the industry. Some of these include specialised primary foundry alloys (PFAS) for developing cylinder heads and alloy wheels and billets for crashresistant extrusions that are ideal for applications requiring high impact resistance.
In addition, the company also offers ingots, rolled products, and wire rods for various automotive applications. They are produced using world-class technologies sourced from the USA, Spain and Italy among others, and supplied to customers in over 60 countries for high-end applications, attesting to their high production quality and demand. At the company’s upcoming aluminium park in Jharsuguda, Odisha, downstream companies can set up their units to access just-in-time molten metal drawn from Vedanta’s mega aluminium smelter nearby.vedanta Aluminium has also recently launched Vedanta Metal Bazaar, the world’s largest e-superstore for over 750 primary aluminium products, with Artificial Intelligence (Ai)-based features offering a simplified end-to-end buying experience for customers.