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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...
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