1st April 2025: Aluminium’s strength-to-weight ratio makes it a key material for lightweighting vehicles, especially electric ones. By reducing vehicle weight, automakers can increase driving range, with a 100 kg weight reduction boosting range by 10-15%. As a result, electric and hybrid vehicles now use up to 27% more aluminium than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
Vedanta Aluminium plays a pivotal role in helping automotive manufacturers enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company provides high-quality aluminium products, such as primary foundry alloys for engine blocks, wheels, and billets for battery casings, HVAC systems, and EV frames, catering to diverse customer needs with options ranging from increased extrudability to higher strength.
A standout offering is Restora, India’s first low-carbon aluminium, which is produced using renewable energy and recovered aluminium dross. With a carbon intensity of just 4 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of aluminium, Restora helps automakers reduce emissions while supporting circular economy principles. Vedanta also offers Restora Ultra, a nearly zero-carbon product made from recovered dross, further enhancing sustainability in vehicle manufacturing.
Through these innovations, Vedanta Aluminium is enabling automakers to create high-performance, environmentally friendly vehicles, contributing to both the industry’s growth and its sustainability goals.