The SMM ASCC2026 (8th) Automotive Supply Chain Conference, scheduled for September 10-11, 2026 in Shanghai, will focus on low-carbon and intelligent transformation in the global automotive industry. With China's new energy vehicle penetration rate exceeding 50% in 2025, demand for lightweight materials like aluminum, steel, and magnesium is surging. The EU carbon tariff adds urgency to decarbonize the supply chain. The conference aims to address material technology challenges and promote green, lightweight, and global supply chain evolution. Anhui Xiongchuang Aluminum Alloy New Material Co., Ltd., the exclusive title sponsor, produces secondary aluminum alloys for automotive and new energy sectors. The company claims that recycling one metric ton of secondary aluminum saves 11 tons of ore, reduces CO2 emissions by 0.8 tons, and saves 14,000 kWh of electricity. Their production uses energy-efficient melting furnaces to reduce dross and improve purity. The conference will bring together industry players to discuss lightweighting, carbon reduction, and supply chain resilience.
