Iranyīlǎng伊朗to attack / to strikexíjī袭击the Gulf regionhǎiwān海湾aluminumlǚ铝smelting plantyěliànchǎng冶炼厂，aluminum pricelǚjià铝价to set a recordchuàng创four-yearsì nián四年new highxīngāo新高。
March 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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BusinessIran Attacks Gulf Aluminum Smelters, Sending Prices to Four-Year High
Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces struck major aluminum smelters in the UAE and Bahrain in late March, causing significant damage and sending aluminum prices to a four-year high of $3,500 per metric ton. Analysts warned that ongoing Middle East conflict escalation poses serious risk to global commodity markets.
Toyota announced its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 on April 10th, unveiling an ambitious sustainability roadmap. The company plans to transition its entire vehicle lineup to electric and hybrid power within the next decade. Toyota emphasizes the importance of technological innovation in addressing climate change.
Investment in battery technology research reached record levels. The company established new manufacturing facilities for electric vehicles. Supply chain optimization focuses on sustainable sourcing of raw materials. Toyota maintains competitive pricing despite increased production costs.
Market observers view Toyota as a sustainability leader in the automotive industry. Traditional competitors accelerate their own electrification programs. Government incentives support electric vehicle adoption. Toyota projects that electric and hybrid vehicles will represent 90% of sales by 2040.
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