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European Union agrees on watered-down Euro 7 regulations

European Union agrees on watered-down Euro 7 regulations

There will be stricter emissions standards for trucks and buses but not for cars and vans.

By Brian Potter 26 September 2023

F1 to trial own paddock power station to slash carbon emissions

F1 to trial own paddock power station to slash carbon emissions

At this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix

By Jonathan Noble 28 June 2023

Eight countries push back on strict EU emission regulations coming in 2025

Eight countries push back on strict EU emission regulations coming in 2025

The coalition includes France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

By Brian Potter 23 May 2023

Ex-Audi CEO Stadler admits role in emissions scandal for plea agreement

Ex-Audi CEO Stadler admits role in emissions scandal for plea agreement

In a statement read by his attorney, he claims he did not know vehicles were manipulated and buyers were harmed.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2023

Ex-Audi boss Stadler to make Dieselgate confession to avoid prison

He will still face a €1.1 million fine.

By Brian Potter 05 May 2023

Aston Martin amps up sustainability plan, on-track for net-zero by 2030

Aston Martin amps up sustainability plan, on-track for net-zero by 2030

Since 2019, all Aston Martin manufacturing facilities have been powered by renewable electricity.

By Brian Potter 28 April 2023

Skoda boss says the Fabia might be axed due to Euro 7 regulations

Skoda boss says the Fabia might be axed due to Euro 7 regulations

It's the same story with the mechanically related Volkswagen Polo.

By Brian Potter 27 April 2023

Toyota, Exxon working on low-carbon fuel for existing engines

Toyota, Exxon working on low-carbon fuel for existing engines

These fuel blends could cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 75% compared with regular petrol.

By Mark Webb 16 April 2023

Volkswagen calls for delay in Euro 7 emissions over concerns about cost

Volkswagen calls for delay in Euro 7 emissions over concerns about cost

VW claims it would have to halt production of some models if there isn't a change.

By Brian Potter 14 April 2023

EVs and ICE vehicles on E-fuels need to coexist, but not compete says VW Group CEO

EVs and ICE vehicles on E-fuels need to coexist, but not compete says VW Group CEO

Oliver Blume believes that EVs “are the future,” but e-fuels are also needed for climate change.

By Brian Potter 22 March 2023

Do internal combustion bans work? Yes – but not without a fight

Do internal combustion bans work? Yes – but not without a fight

ICE bans are moving automakers to electrify fast. But recent political battles over jobs and e-fuels show engines won’t go down easily.

By Brian Potter 17 March 2023

Germany forges alliance with seven Euro nations to oppose 2035 ICE ban

Germany forges alliance with seven Euro nations to oppose 2035 ICE ban

The EU proposal wants automakers to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars to zero by 2035.

By Brian Potter 14 March 2023

France prohibits electric vehicle greenwashing in 2023

France prohibits electric vehicle greenwashing in 2023

Manufacturers can no longer claim carbon neutrality if production and recharging processes emit greenhouse gases.

By Brian Potter 08 March 2023

Stellantis CEO: stricter Euro 7 emissions standards are "useless"

Stellantis CEO: stricter Euro 7 emissions standards are "useless"

They won't bring customer and environmental benefits, Carlos Tavares believes.

By Anthony Karr 25 February 2023

London marks 20 years of "ground-breaking" Congestion Charge

London marks 20 years of "ground-breaking" Congestion Charge

Now Transport for London claims the expanded Ultra-Low Emission Zone is the next step in cleaning up the capital's air.

By James Fossdyke 21 February 2023

European Union approves sales ban on new petrol and diesel cars

European Union approves sales ban on new petrol and diesel cars

It takes effect in 2035.

By Brian Potter 15 February 2023

S. Korea fines Mercedes, BMW, Audi for colluding to manipulate diesel emissions

S. Korea fines Mercedes, BMW, Audi for colluding to manipulate diesel emissions

The German automakers were given a combined fine of more than £27 million.

By Brian Potter 13 February 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Polestar gets closer to its goal of making a true climate-neutral EV

Polestar gets closer to its goal of making a true climate-neutral EV

The Polestar 0 project has eight new partners, but the company’s search for carbon-neutral collaborators is far from over.

By Brian Potter 02 February 2023

Mercedes-AMG rules out another F1-powered hypercar due to emissions regulations

Mercedes-AMG rules out another F1-powered hypercar due to emissions regulations

An electric hypercar seems more likely.

By Brian Potter 19 January 2023

Toyota boss thinks going green involves converting existing ICE cars

Toyota boss thinks going green involves converting existing ICE cars

Akio Toyoda talks about a holistic approach to curbing the world's carbon emissions.

By Brian Potter 16 January 2023

Ford reveals how much EVs save on fuel costs and reduce emissions

Ford reveals how much EVs save on fuel costs and reduce emissions

Despite reams of misinformation found online, Ford dispels it all by sharing the truth about its EVs.

By Brian Potter 23 December 2022

Next Mazda MX-5 getting hybrid power to meet emissions rules -report

Next Mazda MX-5 getting hybrid power to meet emissions rules -report

The designer hasn't decided whether to make it look like the Vision Study Concept.

By Brian Potter 07 December 2022

Toyota plans to reach carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040

Toyota plans to reach carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040

Battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hybrid electric vehicles will be a part of its strategy.

By Brian Potter 06 December 2022

VW Polo faces uncertain future because Euro 7 will make small ICE cars too expensive

VW Polo faces uncertain future because Euro 7 will make small ICE cars too expensive

Company CEO says EU7 could increase prices by as much as €5,000.

By Adrian Padeanu 19 November 2022

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