On July 14, Tata Steel announced a groundbreaking event for its electric arc furnace (EAF) facility in Port Talbot. This is part of a GBP 1.25 billion transformation to low-CO2 steelmaking, supported by a GBP 500 million investment from the UK Government. EAF will be commissioned at the end of 2027. 
It is expected t

On July 10, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corp., announced it has completed the acquisition of Radius Recycling, Inc., a leading North American recycling company with a network of over 100 locations. 
The transaction advances key Toyota Tsusho strategic goals in building a circular econom

On July 7, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) announced that it is providing support to transport companies in Germany with a new call for funding for switching bus fleets to climate-friendly drives with batteries or fuel cells. The measure is a core initiative of the coalition agreement and signifies an importa

On July 8, the European Parliament announced that the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted their proposals on new EU rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The report, adopted by 79 votes in favour, 27 against, and 11 abstentions, is expected to be adopt

On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 an

On July 7, the European Commission launched calls for evidence and a joint public consultation on the evaluation and review of the CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans, as well as on the review of the Car Labelling Directive.
The current 2023 cars and vans CO2 standards set CO2 emissions performan

Reported on July 7, 2025, Vietnam’s new national emission standards targeting motorcycles and mopeds are set to take effect from July 2027. The move is part of the country’s broader effort to reduce urban air pollution and advance its climate goals.
While cars are already subject to emission regulations, the governme

On July 1, multiple sources reported that Stellantis warned it may have to shut down some factories by the end of 2025 if it fails to meet EU carbon emission targets, which could lead to fines of up to EUR 2.5 billion over the next few years.
The EU now calculates penalties based on emissions from 2025 to 2027, givin

On July 2, PPG and ArcelorMittal announced a major step forward in reducing the carbon footprint of automotive manufacturing. The collaboration combines advanced steelmaking technologies with next-generation electrocoat solutions. The results were presented at the SURCAR automotive painting conference in Cannes, Fran

On June 27, CLEPA, the European association representing the automotive supply industry, announced that it has hosted the 17th edition of its Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event (MRSE) on June 25-26, 2025, in Frankfurt. 
Bringing together over 250 participants worldwide, the event offered insights from com

On June 27, IAV announced that it is participating in the KoFeMo (Combined Investigation of Particulate Matter and Mobility) project to investigate the formation and distribution of particulate matter under real driving conditions. The project is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport. 
IAV is working with

On June 27, King Long announced that it has become the first bus manufacturer in Spain to obtain Energy Saving Certificates (CAE - bus energy saving certificate) for its range of 100% electric vehicles. This recognition is granted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. 
The Madrid-ba

thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp)’s subsidiary, thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg, has invested a low double-digit million-euro amount to modernize Walking Beam Furnace 3 (HBO 3) at its site in Germany.
The modernization ensures compliance with future environmental and safety regulations, reduces energy consumption, enables hyd

On June 27, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland, announced that it is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for a new act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars for the years 2026–2027. 
Under the proposal, the state would offer a scrapping premium of EUR 2,500 for the purchase of a new

On June 27, the European Commission announced plans to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from tolls and road charges, aiming to increase sustainable road transport.
As part of its Industrial Action Plan, the commission proposes extending the current toll exemption from December 2025 to June 2031. This aims to

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its tire plant in Timisoara, Romania, has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS.
The certification ensures that Continental meets specific documentation requirements for the use of renewable and recycled raw materials and confirms fu

On June 23, Louisiana's Clean Hydrogen Task Force was briefed by Hyundai officials outlining their USD 6 billion vision for a hydrogen-integrated steel mill in Ascension Parish that is projected to be operational by 2029, calling it a "catalyst for the hydrogen ecosystem" in the state.
Hyundai North America Senior Vi

On June 25, Honda Automóveis do Brasil announced it has begun hiring 350 permanent workers to complete the second production shift at its plants in Itirapina and Sumaré.
The recruitment process will start in July, with new hires expected to begin training between September and October 2025. Around 250 positions will