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Manufacturing / Production UK car manufacturing reaches smallest-ever carbon footprint

UK car manufacturing reaches smallest-ever carbon footprint

CO2 emissions are down, as is water use and the amount of waste going to landfill.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2022
Green General Motors replies regarding why GMC Hummer EV emissions are so high

General Motors replies regarding why GMC Hummer EV emissions are so high

According to a statement from a company spokesperson, it’s because the new electric Hummer is a “performance-oriented EV.”
By Brian Potter 14 July 2022
Green New Hummer EV produces more emissions than a petrol-powered saloon

New Hummer EV produces more emissions than a petrol-powered saloon

The Hummer EV emits 21 grams of carbon dioxide per mile more than a petrol powered Chevy Malibu.
By Chris Okula 10 July 2022
Government Ferrari and Supercar makers have until 2035 to cut emissions in EU

Ferrari and Supercar makers have until 2035 to cut emissions in EU

The original deadline was 2029.
By Brian Potter 06 July 2022
Industry European Union agrees to ban sales of new combustion cars from 2035

European Union agrees to ban sales of new combustion cars from 2035

The European Parliament wants the EU to go even further by banning sales of used ICE cars as well.
By Brian Potter 29 June 2022
Manufacturing / Production Mercedes, VW Group are OK with potential 2035 EU combustion engine ban

Mercedes, VW Group are OK with potential 2035 EU combustion engine ban

The plan is achievable, Wolfsburg and Stuttgart said.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
Industry EU votes to uphold ban on sales of new ICE-powered cars from 2035

EU votes to uphold ban on sales of new ICE-powered cars from 2035

There's one final step left before the combustion engine is declared dead in Europe.
By Brian Potter 10 June 2022
Industry UK study claims tyre pollution is 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

UK study claims tyre pollution is 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

Independent British research firm Emissions Analytics tested a number of tires at multiple stages of life to reach its conclusions.
By Brian Potter 09 June 2022
Manufacturing / Production Mazda commits to carbon neutral factories around the world by 2035

Mazda commits to carbon neutral factories around the world by 2035

The brand's entire supply chain should be CO2-free by the middle of the century.
By Brian Potter 03 June 2022
Supercars Mercedes-AMG One not heading to US as regulations would hurt performance

Mercedes-AMG One not heading to US as regulations would hurt performance

Affalterbach is not willing to compromise the hypercar's ethos for the sake of compliance.
By Brian Potter 02 June 2022
Government FCA will plead guilty in emissions fraud probe, pay $300m fine - report

FCA will plead guilty in emissions fraud probe, pay $300m fine - report

The multi-year investigation focused on Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs with diesel engines.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production Corvette Z06 models outside US won't have centre-exit exhaust

Corvette Z06 models outside US won't have centre-exit exhaust

Z06 production begins later this summer.
By Brian Potter 06 May 2022
Industry These car brands have reduced CO2 emissions the most in 2021

These car brands have reduced CO2 emissions the most in 2021

Cupra, Jeep and Skoda lead the top ten of the most virtuous manufacturers between 2020 and 2021.
By Adam Cooper 05 May 2022
Green Mercedes planning 50 percent cut in CO2 emissions from its cars by 2030

Mercedes planning 50 percent cut in CO2 emissions from its cars by 2030

The German brand wants to go fully electric by the end of the decade.
By Brian Potter 14 April 2022
Official Audi stops diesel car sales in The Netherlands, the beginning of the end?

Audi stops diesel car sales in The Netherlands, the beginning of the end?

The TDI is history in Holland.
By Brian Potter 31 March 2022
Industry Polestar gets suppliers on board with climate-neutral car plans

Polestar gets suppliers on board with climate-neutral car plans

The manufacturer announced last year that it would try to create carbon-neutral EVs by 2030.
By Brian Potter 28 February 2022
Motorcycles Paris backs down on latest internal combustion two-wheeler ban

Paris backs down on latest internal combustion two-wheeler ban

The City of Lights will lay the groundwork for future regulations.
By Brian Potter 08 February 2022
Manufacturing / Production Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

The Swedish automaker compares how much it emits to make an XC40 versus a fully-electric C40 or XC40 Recharge.
By Andrei Nedelea 21 November 2021
Government COP26: Only 6 automakers commit to no petrol vehicles by 2040

COP26: Only 6 automakers commit to no petrol vehicles by 2040

China, Germany, and the US also didn't sign the agreement
By Brian Potter 11 November 2021
Industry Mercedes Dieselgate nightmare revisited with new German report

Mercedes Dieselgate nightmare revisited with new German report

The automaker has been accused of using eight defeat devices previously unknown.
By Brian Potter 08 November 2021
Safety Slow down: Autobahn speed limit favoured by majority of Germans

Slow down: Autobahn speed limit favoured by majority of Germans

It's more about climate than safety.
By Brian Potter 02 November 2021
Industry Europe: Jaguar Land Rover will pay Tesla for CO2 emission pooling

Europe: Jaguar Land Rover will pay Tesla for CO2 emission pooling

The company joins Tesla's CO2 emission pool alongside Honda for the year 2021.
By Brian Potter 28 October 2021
Green London ULEZ expands to cover an area 18 times bigger than before

London ULEZ expands to cover an area 18 times bigger than before

London mayor Sadiq Khan says the expansion will be good news for health across London.
By James Fossdyke 25 October 2021
Industry [UPDATE] VW using 'defeat device' again, EU court advisor says

[UPDATE] VW using 'defeat device' again, EU court advisor says

The Court of Justice of the European Union is expected to investigate the case.
By Brian Potter 24 September 2021
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