World Steel Association

WorldAutoSteel Showcases Steel E-Motive: Fully Engineered Concepts Demonstrating Pathway to Net Zero for Ride Sharing Vehicles

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a global steel industry initiative aimed at developing the world's first fully autonomous, electric vehicle body structure concept for ride sharing were unveiled today, highlighting key sustainability and performance achievements. The project, called Steel E-Motive, is the culmination of a three-year research program led by WorldAutoSteel and in partnership with global engineering firm Ricardo. Its objective was to create a fully autonomous ride sharing vehicle concept showcasing the strength and durability of steel with a critical focus on sustainability for reaching net zero emissions targets. The results are safe, comfortable, and affordable body structures that support automakers in the continued development of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) ride sharing models.

Key Points: 
  • Its objective was to create a fully autonomous ride sharing vehicle concept showcasing the strength and durability of steel with a critical focus on sustainability for reaching net zero emissions targets.
  • Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) body structure and closures purpose fit for Mobility as a service (MaaS) electric vehicles.
  • Steel E-Motive is the latest in a history of steel industry demonstrations over the past 25 years that showcases new AHSS applications for automotive structures.
  • Startups and vehicle manufacturers can benefit from fully engineered concepts that can significantly reduce both cost and time to market.

Green Steel, Energy Transition are Front and Center at Steel Forum

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The agenda is reinforced with international perspectives from POSCO and Gerdau, as well as EUROFER and the World Steel Association, among others.

Key Points: 
  • The agenda is reinforced with international perspectives from POSCO and Gerdau, as well as EUROFER and the World Steel Association, among others.
  • With the industry’s leading executives and key policymakers on the agenda, the Global Steel Dynamics Forum will reveal just who is setting the pace.
  • If your business depends on steel, the Global Steel Dynamics Forum is a can’t-miss event,” said Philipp Englin, WSD chief executive officer.
  • Founded in 1975, World Steel Dynamics is a leading analytics and consulting firm specializing in global steel industry trends, pricing forecasts and cost curve analysis.

ArcelorMittal North America Announces Supply Agreement with General Motors for North American-Sourced Sustainable XCarb® Steel

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Its lower CO2 intensity has been independently verified with an accompanying Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) that includes Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.

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  • Its lower CO2 intensity has been independently verified with an accompanying Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) that includes Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
  • "This is a terrific first step in supplying steel with substantially lower CO2 emissions to automakers in North America," says Peter Leblanc, CMO Automotive at ArcelorMittal.
  • ArcelorMittal is committed to reducing the carbon intensity of the steel it produces by 25% globally by 2030 and to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • 1 Reduced emissions based on an ArcelorMittal Dofasco LCA compared to World Steel Association average global Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) values (57-64% emission reduction) and AISI average North American LCI values (45-50% emission reduction) for similar steel products.

Steel E-Motive Rolls into the Motor City

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Monday, May 22, 2023

NOVI, Mich., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, announced today that a 1/3-scale, body-in-white model of its Steel E-Motive vehicle structure will debut at the 2023 Great Designs in Steel Conference (GDIS). The event will be held on May 24 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in suburban Detroit. Steel E-Motive is an electric, fully-autonomous vehicle that capitalizes upon the strength and durability of multiple steel products to meet the world's impending needs for Mobility as a Service, safety and sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • NOVI, Mich., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, announced today that a 1/3-scale, body-in-white model of its Steel E-Motive vehicle structure will debut at the 2023 Great Designs in Steel Conference (GDIS).
  • Steel E-Motive is an electric, fully-autonomous vehicle that capitalizes upon the strength and durability of multiple steel products to meet the world's impending needs for Mobility as a Service, safety and sustainability.
  • At GDIS, WorldAutoSteel member Nucor will present preliminary safety results for the four-seat Steel E-Motive vehicle.
  • Additionally, Michigan Technological University will be attending GDIS to share its work on a capstone project for Steel E-Motive.

The 2nd annual Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2023 will Take Place in Madrid, Spain

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

MADRID, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe (CGHE2023) 2023 – Advancing Towards Europe's Green Hydrogen Roadmap – is taking place on 5th – 6th July 2023 at Riu Plaza España Madrid, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe (CGHE2023) 2023 – Advancing Towards Europe's Green Hydrogen Roadmap – is taking place on 5th – 6th July 2023 at Riu Plaza España Madrid, Spain.
  • As a region's high-end conference & exhibition toward a green hydrogen future in Europe, Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2023 will bring together the entire hydrogen value chain to focus on developing solutions and innovations for low-carbon hydrogen production, efficient storage and distribution, and applications in various stationary and mobile applications in Europe.
  • CGHE2023 creates a tailored setting where senior decision-makers could network, share pragmatic approaches supporting the green hydrogen growth, and green hydrogen industry hub in Europe, foster international partnerships to facilitate green hydrogen economics.
  • As the premier event focusing on the hydrogen industry, Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe has been held successfully in Madrid for two consecutive years.

The 2nd annual Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2023 will Take Place in Madrid, Spain

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

MADRID, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe (CGHE2023) 2023 – Advancing Towards Europe's Green Hydrogen Roadmap – is taking place on 5th – 6th July 2023 at Riu Plaza España Madrid, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe (CGHE2023) 2023 – Advancing Towards Europe's Green Hydrogen Roadmap – is taking place on 5th – 6th July 2023 at Riu Plaza España Madrid, Spain.
  • As a region's high-end conference & exhibition toward a green hydrogen future in Europe, Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2023 will bring together the entire hydrogen value chain to focus on developing solutions and innovations for low-carbon hydrogen production, efficient storage and distribution, and applications in various stationary and mobile applications in Europe.
  • CGHE2023 creates a tailored setting where senior decision-makers could network, share pragmatic approaches supporting the green hydrogen growth, and green hydrogen industry hub in Europe, foster international partnerships to facilitate green hydrogen economics.
  • As the premier event focusing on the hydrogen industry, Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe has been held successfully in Madrid for two consecutive years.

U. S. Steel Earns ISO 45001 Certification for Great Lakes Works, U. S. Steel Košice Ahead of Schedule

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005710/en/
    U. S. Steel's Great Lakes Works earns ISO 45001 certification.
  • The certification of the facilities in Koice, Slovakia, and River Rouge and Ecorse, MI, are the companys first under the standard.
  • We are pleased to reach this safety and sustainability milestone more than a full year ahead of our 2024 target.
  • U. S. Steel is committed to fostering a culture of caring that makes employee safety a top priority, said James E. Bruno, U. S. Steel Koice President.

Turkey Steel Market Report 2022: Rising Investments by Leading Authorities for Infrastructural Development Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, October 14, 2022

The Turkey steel market is projected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period, 2023-2027.

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  • The Turkey steel market is projected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period, 2023-2027.
  • The market growth can be attributed to the rising investments by leading authorities for infrastructural development.
  • Besides, supportive government policies for boosting the construction sector and technological advancements in steel production are supporting the market growth during the forecast period.
  • Additionally, high-end investments by market players are expected to contribute to the growth of the Turkey steel market in the coming five years.

Gerdau will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to less than 50% of the global steel industry average by 2031

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

SO PAULO, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerdau, the largest Brazilian steel producer, announced today (1) that it has undertaken to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from its Scope 1 and 2 inventories to a value lower than 50% of the global average for the steel industry.

Key Points: 
  • SO PAULO, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerdau, the largest Brazilian steel producer, announced today (1) that it has undertaken to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from its Scope 1 and 2 inventories to a value lower than 50% of the global average for the steel industry.
  • In 2031, Gerdau's carbon emissions will decrease to 0.83 t of COe per ton of steel.
  • "Since its foundation, 121 years ago, Gerdau has operated with a sustainable production mix, mainly based on scrap recycling and bio-reducer, which has always placed it among the companies with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in the steel industry globally.
  • Since 2021, Gerdau started to link sustainability indicators, including greenhouse gas emissions, to the goals of the long-term bonuses of senior management.

Global Refractories Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The iron and steel industry is the major end user of refractories, which accounts for around 60% of the market.

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  • The iron and steel industry is the major end user of refractories, which accounts for around 60% of the market.
  • This indicates the demand prospect prevailing in the global market, which serves as instrumental in driving steel production activities.
  • According to World Steel Association, global crude steel production in 2020 reached 1,864 million metric ton, down by 0.9% compared to 2019 due to COVID-19.
  • The manufacturing activities are picking up pace, driving the demand for metals and thus driving the market of study.