On June 24, BMW announced that it is expanding its sustainability efforts across more vehicle models, including all versions of X5 models. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions throughout the vehicle’s entire lifecycle.
BMW is cutting carbon emissions in its supply chain by using renewable energy, recycled materials
On June 24, JLR unveiled a new concept demonstrator vehicle that highlights the company's latest advancements in circular design, low-carbon engineering, and next-generation material innovation.
JLR's engineering and industrial operations teams worked with more than 40 Tier 1 and raw material suppliers to develop 49
On June 18, the European Parliament gave its final approval of new EU circularity rules covering a vehicle’s entire lifecycle, from design to end-of-life treatment. After Parliament’s green light, the new regulation has to be formally approved by the Council, before entering into force and being applied 24 months lat
On June 18, Tata Motors signed an MoU with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to join the government's scheme for the replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR, offering an 8% discount on ex-showroom prices of eligible vehicles. For EVs, the discount is capped at the equivalent applicable to an ICE ve
On June 18, Green NCAP tested new cars across electric, hybrid, and gasoline categories to measure their environmental impact. It evaluated four models i.e., Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ 250+, Toyota C-HR, MG HS, and MINI Cooper C. Usually, smaller and lighter electric cars perform best in efficiency and sustainability.
The
On June 11, Mitsubishi Chemical announced that Audi has selected its DURABIO for the door switch inserts in the new Audi Q3, which was launched in October 2025. It marks the debut of DURABIO in an Audi interior application. The new door switch panel, crafted from a single DURABIO molded component, offers significant
On June 10, Toyota Motor Europe joined the eFuel Alliance group.
Toyota believes that reducing CO₂ emissions from mobility requires a mix of solutions, including battery-electric vehicles, hybrids, renewable fuel vehicles, and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The company supports a multi-technology approach to achieve fast
Ikuyo Co., Ltd. (Ikuyo) announced on June 9 that its subsidiary Tamadai Co., Ltd. (Tamadai) will collaborate with SHINTO Holdings, Inc. (SHINTO Holdings), a company engaged in metal and plastic recycling, on the joint production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots. The contract is scheduled to be signed on June 13, 202
On June 10, Redwood Materials announced that in partnership with General Motors, it plans to deploy ~100 repurposed GM battery packs at one of GM’s operating plants in Michigan to provide 1.5 MW/7.2 MWh of dispatchable energy.
The installation is expected to save more than USD 3 million on local electricity bills at
On June 9, Covestro announced that its polycarbonate/ABS material, Bayblend T85X R35 CQ, has been adopted for interior components in the Lexus ES. The material reduces Global Warming Potential (CO₂e) by 25% compared to conventional fossil-based alternatives.
The development was enabled through close collaboration bet
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced on June 4 that it has developed an epoxy resin material for insulation applications (e.g., isolating electrical systems and ensuring safety). The material has a biomass content exceeding 40%, along with high heat resistance and fluidity. Going forward, M
On June 5, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched E85 fuel, comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol across 48 public sector OMC retail outlets, with a rollout target of 500 outlets by December 2026 and 5,000 outlets by December 2027. E85 is priced approximately INR 20 per liter below conventional gasoli
On June 5, Stellantis announced that it is expanding renewable energy and storage across its European factories.
Stellantis’ European manufacturing sites now source 68% of their electricity from decarbonized energy. The company aims for on-site self-consumption to account for 31% of energy used across its European pl
On June 5, Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) announced two biogas projects with a combined investment of INR 1.5 billion. A new 10 TPD biogas plant will be set up at its Kharkhoda facility and commissioned within FY 2027 (ending March); at full capacity, it will meet approximately 20% of the facility's total gas requirement and m
On June 3, the Minister of Transport of Ireland announced a new limited scheme called the ICE2EV Scheme. It will launch on July 1, 2026, and be administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). It is a targeted measure to reduce emissions by removing ICE vehicles aged over 13 years from Ireland’s pr
On June 4, Maruti Suzuki launched India's first flex-fuel car, the Wagon R FFV, capable of running on any ethanol-petrol blend from E20 to E85 (homologated) and compatible up to E100 (as per IS17821:2022). The launch took place in New Delhi in the presence of the Road Transport Minister and the Petroleum Minister of
On June 3, Toyota announced that efforts to reduce energy used in its operations at its Georgetown Plant in Kentucky were acknowledged with a 2026 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings & Plants Initiative.
With an innovative redesign, the Toyota Kentucky Production Engineering team
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