30 Oct 2021

A decade has passed since the first Indian Formula One Grand Prix was held on 30 October 2011 at NCR’s Buddh International Circuit which, accommodated nearly a million enthusiastic fans cheering on the unwavering racers. What better day than today – the Aluminium Jubilee of Indian F1 GP – to dwell on the integral role of aluminium, the wonder metal, in the motorsports industry. Aluminium has been used in race...

Aluminium – The wonder metal for automobile racing
15 Apr 2021

The average car weighs about 1300 kg. If there were no commercial limitations and as much aluminium as possible was used, it would weigh only 775 kg. Lowering automobile weight by 100 kg will equate to lower emissions of 9 grams CO2/km. 100 kg less weight of car saves 0.35 liters of fuels per 100 km. Aluminium has  been used in the automotive industry practically from day one, but the...

Aluminium, Making Vehicles Lighter, Faster and More Efficient