Category: Automotive
Brussels is considering legislation that could reshape Europe’s electric vehicle transition by targeting one of the market’s most influential buyers: large corporate fleets. New analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E)...
Spain’s regional government has awarded ACCIONA the contract to develop and operate what will become the largest public EV charging hub within Madrid’s M-30 ring road, placing high capacity electric...
Crewe Moves to Decarbonise Luxury Logistics Bentley Motors will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for all customer car airfreight movements worldwide, a shift that takes effect immediately and targets one...
BMW Group and PreZero have launched a strategic cooperation aimed at reshaping how Europe’s automotive industry manages end of life vehicles and material recovery. The agreement, signed at the Innovation...
Policy Reset In Ottawa Signals Industrial Strategy Shift Canada has scrapped its national electric vehicle sales mandate, marking a significant recalibration of climate policy as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government...
SBTi Refines Automotive Framework Ahead Of Corporate Net Zero Standard V2 The Science Based Targets initiative has released a revised draft of its Automotive Sector Net Zero Standard for a...
Global management consultancy Kearney has appointed Angela Hultberg as Global Director within its sustainability team, reinforcing its push to embed climate strategy into mainstream corporate decision-making across transport, retail, and...
Ford Motor Company has appointed Lisa Drake as president of Ford Energy and confirmed that the new business unit will bring Ford into the battery energy storage systems market. The...
British International Investment has committed $33 million to GreenCell Mobility as India accelerates the shift from diesel fleets to zero emission public transport. The financing forms part of an $89...
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team reported a year of rapid sustainability gains across the 2025 season, both on and off the track, as the sport intensifies efforts to cut...
Bentley Motors has appointed Max Harris Jones as Sustainability and Community Communications Manager, a newly elevated role tied directly to the company’s Beyond100 strategy and wider push to position itself...
Nearly every new car registered in Norway last year ran on batteries, not petrol. Official figures released on Friday show that electric vehicles made up 95.9 percent of new car...
• BMW Group raises its long-term climate ambition, targeting at least 60 million tons of CO2e savings by 2035 compared to 2019.• The new goal adds roughly 20 million tons...
• Brussels is considering a delay of several weeks to an automotive support package that could reshape the EU’s 2035 combustion engine phase out.• Germany and parts of the car...
• Germany asks the European Commission to allow exemptions to the 2035 phaseout of new combustion-engine vehicles, citing competitiveness and employment concerns.• Berlin seeks flexibility for plug-in hybrids and highly...
• Neoenergia and Honda will develop Brazil’s first green-hydrogen mobility hub, backed by more than €5 million ( $5.4 Million) in ANEEL-regulated R&D funding.• Honda will test fuel-cell vehicles and...
Shell and Ferrari Strike Long-Term Renewable Power Agreement Shell and Ferrari have signed a decade-long power purchase agreement that will supply the luxury automaker with 650 gigawatt hours of renewable...
• Stellantis calls for 2030 emissions targets for cars and vans to be met over a 2028–2032 compliance window, mirroring flexibility recently granted for 2025.• Proposal would reshape short-term EU...
• OPES Solar Mobility opens a 12,000 m² production facility near Leipzig for flexible solar panels designed for commercial and recreational vehicles.• The technology is expected to cut vehicle CO₂...
• The world’s first in-motion wireless charging highway has launched on France’s A10, allowing trucks, buses, and cars to recharge while driving.• Tests show Electreon’s system delivers over 200 kW...
• Five-year partnership digitizes Tata Motors’ sustainability operations using TCS’s AI-powered Intelligent Urban Exchange platform.• The new system enables real-time emissions tracking, ESG compliance reporting, and supply-chain transparency aligned with...
• Nissan switches from Renault to BYD for its 2025 EU CO₂ compliance pool.• Pooling helps automakers avoid penalties under the EU’s fleet emission targets for 2025–2027.• The move reflects...
Mercedes Pushes Decarbonization Beyond the Track The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team confirmed it achieved 99% HVO100 biofuel coverage for its 2025 European race and marketing logistics, a milestone that...
• ACEA calls for easing EU CO₂ goals, arguing that full electrification by 2035 is unrealistic under current market and infrastructure constraints.• Proposals include extended compliance periods, hybrid credits, and...
• Iberdrola leads €1 million financing round in Spain’s TRIBBU via its PERSEO innovation program.• The carpooling app aims to reach 15 million shared trips by 2027, cutting over 60...
• Mercedes’ new electric CLA is produced with 40% fewer emissions than its predecessor through the use of low-carbon aluminium.• Norsk Hydro’s aluminium emits only 3 kg of CO₂ per...
Rivian Breaks Ground on Georgia Expansion Rivian has launched a $1 billion electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing project in Georgia, deepening the United States’ commitment to clean transport and green industry...
New Pathways for Automotive Waste Porsche AG, BASF SE and Austrian technology firm BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH have completed a pilot project demonstrating the chemical recycling of complex...
Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division, in partnership with Microsoft, has released a position paper making the case for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a low-carbon backup fuel for Singapore’s fast-growing data...
BYD, once a battery supplier in Shenzhen, now stands at the centre of the global electric vehicle race. In 2024, it overtook Tesla in worldwide EV sales, a symbolic changing...
FedEx is accelerating its sustainability agenda in Hong Kong with the deployment of six new electric panel vans, furthering its commitment to carbon-neutral global operations by 2040. The vehicles, Mercedes-Benz...
Crédit Agricole CIB has joined a €325 million (US $355 million) senior debt financing package to support Zenobē’s rapid expansion across continental Europe. The UK-headquartered battery storage and e-mobility specialist...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is calling on automakers and auto parts manufacturers to join the pilot testing of its draft Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard—a sector-specific framework to help...
Ford is committing $5 billion to launch a next-generation electric vehicle platform, overhaul its manufacturing process, and produce prismatic LFP batteries in the U.S., marking one of the automaker’s largest...
Formula E has become the first sport globally to receive certification under the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) Net Zero Pathway, marking a major milestone in credible climate action for the...
bp pulse, bp’s global EV charging business, has opened its largest US charging hub, located just two miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The site features 48 ultrafast DC...
General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Redwood Materials to accelerate the rollout of energy storage systems using GM’s U.S.-manufactured batteries and second-life electric vehicle (EV)...
Drivers, businesses, and the public sector across the UK are set to benefit from a new £63 million government investment aimed at accelerating the electric vehicle (EV) transition, cutting charging...
A Jaguar Land Rover-supported battery recycling project has secured £8.1 million in funding, including £4.05 million from the UK government, to recover critical minerals from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Spearheaded...
JLR has become the first in the global automotive industry to commit to using tyres composed of more than 70% renewable and recycled materials on its vehicles—marking a major step...
• Supervisory review finds shortcomings in SFDR compliance and risk integration• Report identifies issues at both entity and product levels• ESMA urges national regulators to increase scrutiny and follow up...
Eni and BMW Italia have signed a Letter of Intent to jointly accelerate the decarbonization of road transport through biofuels and electric mobility infrastructure. The partnership centers on Hydrotreated Vegetable...
Tesla sealed a $557 million deal on Friday to construct its first grid-scale battery storage station in Shanghai, Yicai reported, bolstering its energy division’s footprint in China. The agreement, signed...
Volkswagen Bank GmbH has successfully issued its first green bond, raising €1.5 billion through 3-year and 6-year tranches. The bond, aligned with Volkswagen Financial Services AG’s Green Finance Framework, introduces...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched a public consultation on its draft Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard, aiming to accelerate credible climate action in one of the world’s most...
The European Union has officially approved a regulatory amendment that gives car manufacturers additional leeway to meet their CO₂ emissions targets. The Council of the European Union adopted the final...
DHL Group has unveiled a promising new emissions-cutting tool in its decarbonization strategy: the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), built in collaboration with Scania. Tested over 100 days between Berlin...
Valeo has successfully raised €650 million ($728 million) through a green bond issuance maturing on 20 May 2031, offering a 5.125% fixed annual coupon. The proceeds will finance projects aligned...
Electric vehicles are on a fast track to capturing more than 40% of the global car market by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global EV Outlook....
The Council of the European Union has endorsed a key amendment to CO₂ emissions regulations for new passenger cars and vans, granting automakers a more flexible path to meet 2025...
Aramco and BYD have signed a Joint Development Agreement to accelerate innovation in new energy vehicle technologies, aiming to reduce emissions and boost efficiency in the transport sector. The agreement...
The Volvo China Open is accelerating its sustainability strategy by relocating to Shanghai’s Enhance Anting Golf Club — a move that represents more than a change in scenery. Backed by...
Polestar has achieved a 24.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle sold since 2020, according to its fourth Annual Sustainability Report. The milestone underscores the EV maker’s strategy to...
General Motors has appointed Cassandra Garber as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), tapping a seasoned ESG leader from Dell Technologies to steer the automaker’s environmental and social strategy. The...
Volkswagen Group significantly expanded its leadership in Europe’s all-electric vehicle (BEV) market in Q1 2025, more than doubling BEV deliveries in the region and achieving a 113% year-over-year increase. The...
Britain is rolling back parts of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate in a bid to protect its auto industry from the fallout of new 25% tariffs on car imports...
Stellantis, Europe’s second-largest automaker, has reaffirmed its commitment to purchasing CO₂ credits from Tesla’s emissions pool in 2025, even with the European Commission’s recent compliance delay. This strategic move highlights...
Driving Sustainability in F1 Mercedes is set to debut sustainable carbon fibre composites in its 2025 Formula 1 car—the W16—marking a major step in motorsport sustainability. With carbon fibre making...
The European Commission has announced a plan to extend the compliance period for CO2 emissions targets from one year to three, giving automakers more time to meet stringent regulations and...
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Achieve Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Technology Mercedes-Benz has begun road testing its first electric vehicle (EV) equipped with a lithium-metal solid-state battery, confirming that a 1,000km (620-mile)...
Nikola Corporation, once a beacon of innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection according to a recent press release issued by the automaker....
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is partnering with Chestnut Carbon to drive large-scale carbon removal projects across the Southeastern United States. The initiative aims to restore 200 hectares (~500 acres)...
Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), announced 11 new partnerships worth SAR 5.5 billion (USD 1.5 billion) at the 3rd PIF Public Sector...
Continental’s Sustainability Drive Hanover, Germany – Continental will showcase four key technical presentations at the Tire Technology Expo 2025 from March 4-6 in Hanover. The focus: reducing the environmental footprint...
Chinese EV giant BYD is in advanced talks with European automakers to form a carbon credit pool, allowing companies with lower EV sales to buy emissions credits and reduce their...
Luxury automaker JLR is investing £65M to expand and modernise its global paint operations, aligning with its Reimagine strategy to meet net zero goals while responding to soaring demand for...
Schneider Electric, in partnership with Liminal Insights, has developed a joint offering that integrates Liminal’s ultrasound-based metrology and analytics solutions with Schneider Electric’s automation and industrial intelligence ecosystem. This integrated...
Schneider Electric has launched Schneider Charge Pro in Europe, a robust and energy-efficient EV charging solution designed to accelerate adoption among commercial fleet owners and multifamily residences. The solution aligns...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced $635 million in grants to expand zero-emission electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. This funding, made possible...
Amazon has announced its largest-ever purchase of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), ordering over 200 eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. These vehicles will join Amazon’s existing eHGV fleet later...
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled a significant step in its Plan A Net Zero by 2040 initiative, adding 85 lower-emission vehicles to its logistics fleet. This move underscores the...
Toyota Motor North America has received a $4.5 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling efforts. The initiative, led by the Toyota...
Hybrid vehicles gain momentum Consumer interest in hybrid powertrains is growing as a cost-effective solution to rising fuel prices. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study, 26% of U.S....
Navigating Stricter EU Emissions Rules To comply with the EU’s 2025 carbon emissions rules, major automakers are partnering with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla and Polestar to pool CO₂...
Norway’s Electric Milestone In 2024, 89% of new cars sold in Norway were fully electric, marking a significant leap from 82% in 2023, according to data from the Norwegian Road...
What’s happening: Hyundai has partnered with its UAE distributor, Juma Al Majid Company, to deliver two hydrogen fuel cell buses as part of Abu Dhabi’s Green Bus Programme. This initiative,...
Methane emissions from oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin decreased by 26% in 2023, according to an analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights. This reduction, amounting to 34...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California the authority to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations and low-NOx standards for heavy-duty and off-road vehicles. These...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has approved its largest-ever loan of $9.63 billion to BlueOval SK LLC (BOSK) to construct three electric vehicle (EV) battery plants. These facilities—one in Tennessee...
The Story: Stellantis and CATL are investing €4.1 billion in a joint venture to construct a state-of-the-art lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The facility, targeting a...
What’s happening: The UK government is set to begin consultations on its zero-emission vehicle mandate, confirming the ambitious 2030 deadline for phasing out new petrol and diesel car sales. This...
Embedding Sustainability in Six Focus Areas Mercedes-Benz has integrated sustainability into its corporate strategy, defining six focus areas to drive lasting impact: Environment & Climate, Resources & Circularity, Human Rights,...
The American Petroleum Institute (API), representing nearly 600 U.S. oil and natural gas companies, has released a policy wishlist for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The platform focuses on reversing...
California regulators are preparing to vote on amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a move that could intensify the push for low-carbon fuels to meet aggressive climate...
The European Union’s climate commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra, reiterated the EU’s commitment to ending sales of CO2-emitting cars by 2035 and enforcing stricter CO2 limits for carmakers next year. This comes...
Edited: Nov 6, 2024 7:52pmc Elon Musk’s high-stakes gamble to support Trump’s reelection may do more than just boost Tesla’s stock—it could have a positive ripple effect across the entire...
Tesla’s stock surged by 12% in premarket trading Wednesday morning, pushing Tesla’s share price toward a new all-time high, as Donald Trump secured his second term as president. Analysts predict...
Key Impact Points: Mercedes F1 has successfully powered their 2024 European race season using HVO100 biofuel, achieving 98% coverage across race and marketing trucks, as well as generators. This initiative...
Ferrari accelerates its transition to renewable energy by shutting down the trigeneration plant at its Maranello factory, advancing its decarbonisation efforts three months ahead of plan. Early Shutdown Drives Emission...
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has broadened its Sustainability Garage initiative, an effort aimed at promoting sustainable mobility and environmental innovation. This expansion includes the establishment of two new...
A recent poll reveals that petrol car drivers have a poor understanding of electric vehicles (EVs), which is hindering the shift to cleaner, cheaper alternatives. The survey by YouGov for...
After a recent slowdown, the European electric vehicle (EV) market is poised for a potential comeback, driven by high-end buyers. According to a new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG),...
Allianz Partners India and Pulse Energy have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience across India. By combining Allianz Partners’ extensive mobility assistance network...
Uber Technologies has appointed Rebecca Tinucci, former Tesla executive, as its Global Head of Sustainability. Starting on September 16, Tinucci will spearhead Uber’s ambitious goal to electrify its fleet by...
Key Impact Points: Tesla’s Musk Makes the Case for Sustainable Energy with Trump Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in a two-hour conversation with former President Donald Trump, discussing the future...
Audi has emerged as the leader in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) among car manufacturers, according to the latest ISS ESG ratings. The company achieved a B– rating, reflecting...
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks are teaming up to elevate the EV charging experience across America. Their strategic collaboration aims to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores, starting with the 1,400-mile...
Switching to green steel could drastically cut the climate impact of car production with minimal cost implications, according to Transport & Environment (T&E). Their analysis highlights that using 40% green...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) partners with global tyre manufacturer Pirelli to introduce FSC-certified natural rubber tyres across its luxury vehicle range. This industry-first initiative debuts on the new Range Rover...
Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance Ltd. (MBAFC), part of the Mercedes-Benz Mobility group, has achieved a significant milestone by issuing its first Green Auto Loan Asset-Backed Security (ABS) in the Chinese Interbank...
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