On May 15, Infineon Technologies AG announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the company's ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The approval spans the company's own emissions (scope 1 and 2) as well as emissions along the supply chain (scope 3). 
The scope 1 and 2 goals

Hanon Systems has launched phase 2 of its photovoltaic system at Kladno plant in the Czech Republic, adding 20,000 sqm of rooftop solar panels to the existing 2,000 sqm of panels, with another 16,000 sqm planned in the coming weeks.
The project supports the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.
Once comp

On May 8, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed both the European Parliament’s and Council’s support for a three-year averaging mechanism for emissions compliance for cars and vans.
ACEA Director General stated that while this provides some necessary flexibility for manufacturers in the s

The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show reaffirmed its status as the UK's premier event for the road transport industry.
The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from April 29 to May 1, reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier event for the road transport industry. This year’s show spotlighted the sector’

On May 8, the European Parliament adopted a targeted change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. With 458 votes for, 101 against, and 14 abstentions, members supported the Commission’s proposal to support Europe’s automotive sector. To speed up its adoption, Parliament agreed to deal with the

On May 7, the European Council adopted its negotiating mandate on a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 standards for new passenger cars and vans, which aims to provide car manufacturers with flexibility to meet their emissions targets for 2025. The Council's position agrees with the proposal of the Commissio

On April 29, Simoldes Plastics and ELIX Polymers announced a partnership to use recycled materials in premium vehicle interiors. As part of the Simoldes BOOST project, the goal is to increase renewable material use by 40% in the development phase, focusing on mechanically recycled content. ELIX’s E-LOOP products, inc

On May 2, Scania announced that it is testing a new bio-based rubber made from birch bark, a forest industry by-product, to potentially replace fossil-based rubber in truck parts.
Developed by Swedish start-up Reselo, the material could lower the carbon footprint of rubber used in commercial vehicles. Birch bark is u

This year's exhibition emphasised the industry’s continued drive towards a cleaner, smarter, and more connected future.
BAUMA 2025 is expected to have drawn over 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries. The event featured more than 3,600 exhibitors from 57 countries, showcasing innovations across 614,000 square mete

On April 29, LG Energy Solution announced plans to establish a joint venture with Derichebourg, the French leader in metal waste recycling, to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling plant. 
Construction will begin in 2026 in Bruyères-sur-Oise in northern France, with operations scheduled to commence in 2027. This

On April 29, JLR announced an initiative worth over GBP 100 million to reduce waste across its industrial operations in the UK and Europe, focusing on reuse, refurbishment, repurposing, and recycling.
As part of its electrification transformation, the company is updating its facilities to prepare for the next generat

On April 15, during a visit to Nissan’s plant in Resende, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the long-awaited decree to regulate the Mover (Green Mobility and Innovation) program, aimed at transforming Brazil’s automotive sector.
Mover provides BRL 19.3 billion in financial credits from 2024 to 2028

On April 17, Renault announced that its Emblème demo car focuses on smart, sustainable design—from materials to production, use, and end-of-life recycling. 
Renault Emblème uses a dual-energy electric powertrain i.e., running on both electricity and hydrogen—ideal for low-carbon travel over short and long distances.