Why Stellantis, Ferrari, and BMW will replace copper with aluminum
Stellantis, BMW, and Ferrari are working to replace copper wiring in their cars with aluminum wiring: this is mainly due to cost advantages, but also because of the lower weight. However, the switch from one metal to the other is not simple due to efficiency and size reasons. All the details.
The war on Iran is also causing a crisis in aluminum.
Iran has struck two of the largest aluminum refining complexes in the Middle East. Analysis by Gianclaudio Torlizzi from his X profile.
Aluminum, the war on Iran is compromising the plans of the Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain
Iranian attacks on foundries could hinder the expansion plans of Persian Gulf aluminum producers: the region could become a major hub alternative to China, but geopolitical instability is not helping the projects. Meanwhile, serious consequences are feared for prices and the availability of the metal.
The Gulf War also halts aluminum for car manufacturers.
The war in the Persian Gulf is also affecting aluminum producers and, along with them, the car manufacturers that use this metal. Europe and (especially) Japan import large quantities of aluminum from the Middle East and may struggle to find alternatives.
