On May 14, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed a deregulatory action to delay the compliance deadlines for Biden-era emission standards for light-and medium-duty vehicles for two years until model year (MY) 2029 following the shift away from electric vehicles (EVs).
The announ
On May 13, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California has launched the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) rebate program to boost sales of electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks, funded by money from the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program which is financed by credits purchased by producers that do
On May 15, Pak Suzuki Motor Company commissioned a biogas plant with a capacity of 100 cubic metres per day and a solar power generation facility with an output capacity of 920 kW at its Karachi manufacturing plant.
The biogas plant, spread across 360 sq. meters, uses Napier grass and cafeteria waste as feedstock. T
On May 5, Borouge International announced the global launch of Borcycle GE2331SY, a new high-performance, recycled polypropylene (PP) compound designed for demanding structural automotive components. The glass-fiber reinforced compound combines 40% post-consumer recycled material with 20% glass fibers to deliver the
On May 13, Mercedes-Benz announced that its all-new electric GLB sets a new standard for sustainable production, supported by a 360° Environmental Check and carbon-dioxide reduced supply chain. The company has already reduced carbon emissions in production by about 21% through close supplier collaboration, use of ren
On May 12, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) stated that the European Parliament rapporteur’s report on the review of the CO2 regulation for cars and vans marks an important step toward a more balanced, realistic framework that reflects real-world conditions.
The report acknowledges the import
On May 11, Hydrovolt, a JV of Norsk Hydro and Northvolt, announced a partnership with one of Norway’s largest car importers and dealers, Bertel O. Steen, to provide recycling and reuse services for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Norwegian market. Bertel O. Steen is involved in the import, sales, and service o
On May 6, Stellantis opened its third global vehicle dismantling center in Casablanca, Middle East and Africa (MEA). The facility is a key hub to support a more organized and scalable End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) system across the region.
The new site follows similar centers in Turin and São Paulo. It focuses on sourcin
OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has signed a multi-year renewable energy supply agreement in Spain with EDP to support the decarbonization of its activities, after achieving carbon neutrality on scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025.
The agreement includes both an electricity supply contract and a Power Purchase Ag
On April 28, ArcelorMittal announced it is participating in Mercedes-Benz Trucks' reECONIC project, initiated by Daimler Truck AG in collaboration with FAUN. It brings together 33 partners across the automotive value chain and aims to maximise the use of recycled materials.
ArcelorMittal contributes to this initiativ
On May 4, Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, announced the completion of the sale of its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios. The transaction encompasses Ecobat's facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. Thi
On April 28, HyProMag GmbH, a subsidiary of Mkango Resources Ltd., officially opened its rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing plant in Pforzheim, Germany. The Pforzheim plant uses patented Hydrogen Processing of Magnet Scrap (HPMS) technology, developed at the University of Birmingham and exclusively licens
On April 28, Daimler Truck announced the presentation of the reECONIC concept vehicle, a battery-electric waste collection truck developed under a sustainability alliance of 33 partners led by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, FAUN Umwelttechnik and TSR Group.
The vehicle is based on the Mercedes-Benz eEconic and will make its w
On April 23, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the agreement on the greenhouse gas reduction quota in transport. The Second Act on the Further Development of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Quota creates initial incentives for this and is a step in the right direction.
VDA stated that the
On April 15, it was reported that automakers are increasingly prioritizing the use of low-carbon or “clean steel” in vehicle manufacturing as part of broader efforts to reduce lifecycle emissions.
Steel remains one of the most carbon-intensive materials in vehicle production, accounting for approximately 15% to 27% o
On April 22, Bentley Motors confirmed that its first fully electric car will be revealed in 2026, starting a new phase focused on sustainable luxury while still offering hybrid and ICE models.
In 2025, Bentley reduced its carbon dioxide emissions to its lowest levels and continued running carbon-neutral operations at
On April 14, Stegra announced that it has agreed in principle on EUR 1.4 billion in new financing from a combination of new and existing investors to complete the construction of its large-scale green steel plant in Boden, Sweden. The round is led by Wallenberg Investments with a consortium including Temasek and IMAS
On April 21, General Motors announced that it reached a major milestone in 2025 by securing enough renewable energy to match 100% of its electricity use across all its U.S. facilities, making GM the first U.S. OEM to reach this goal. The company's domestic renewable energy investments have generated about USD 1.9 bil
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