Porsche and Hydro have strengthened their collaboration, with the two companies agreeing to promote the use of low-carbon aluminum raw materials and the potential for producing recycled aluminum alloys. Furthermore, in terms of technological cooperation, Porsche and Hydro are testing applications that utilize a higher proportion of recycled aluminum.
Prior to this, Porsche has stated that it will achieve carbon neutrality in new car production by 2030, and aluminum will be an important part of this. It is expected to achieve this through aluminum with carbon emissions of less than 4 kilograms, and to cooperate with Norwegian Hydro Aluminum to create aluminum alloy materials that will increase the proportion of recycled materials to 75%.
In addition, Porsche also plans to significantly increase the proportion of recycled materials used in its vehicle products in the next few years, and make the supply chain more transparent so that aluminum raw materials can be traced, so as to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality in new car production by 2030.
Aluminum alloys are playing an increasingly important role in the production of electric vehicles. For example, the Taycan uses aluminum alloys for approximately 30% of its total weight. The entire exterior body of this electric sports car, with the exception of the front and rear fenders, is constructed entirely of aluminum alloy.
Hydro Aluminium plans to produce aluminum raw materials in Norway using hydroelectric power, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 75%. By recycling waste materials from private households, businesses, and industrial companies after their use, Hydro expects to supply low-carbon aluminum alloys with a recycled content of 2027% by 2028-75. Hydro is also working with Porsche to test the applicability of this recycled aluminum alloy in vehicle production.
Barbara Frenkel, Member of the Executive Board for Purchasing at Porsche AG, said: “Our collaboration with Hydro is a significant milestone in Porsche’s journey towards decarbonisation across the entire production value chain. It also demonstrates Hydro’s transparent track record in aluminium supply, allowing us to demonstrate corporate responsibility in our procurement work.”
Eivind Kallevik, President and CEO of Norsk Hydro, said: "Collaborating with an industry pioneer like Porsche embodies Norsk Hydro's commitment to changing the direction of sustainable aluminum development. Through this long-term strategic partnership, Norsk Hydro and Porsche will jointly promote innovative solutions and business models aimed at driving decarbonization and a circular economy in the automotive industry."
