On August 5, BMW announced that its Regensburg plant is shifting from natural gas to renewable energy by gradually electrifying its paint shops. A pilot project shows how this can be done quickly using thermal oil technology.
The key change involves using thermal oil to transfer heat instead of relying on gas. This s

On August 4, BMW announced that its new iX3 reflects a full commitment to sustainability throughout a vehicle’s life cycle—starting from supply chain and production, to everyday use. It plays a key role in helping BMW meet its 2030 and 2050 carbon dioxide reduction goals.
BMW iX3 becomes more climate-friendly than a

On July 24, BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the establishment of a green automotive industrial chain with China Datang Corp., Ltd. (CDT).
Under the agreement, the two companies will establish a green electricity joint venture (JV) for the development of a

On July 24, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati announced the development of an eco-friendly composite material made from Bambusa tulda—a fast-growing bamboo species native to Northeast India reinforced with biodegradable polymers. The composite offers high strength, thermal stability, lo

On July 23, Munich-based DeepTech startup tozero announced plans to set up a demonstration plant for lithium-ion battery recycling at the GENDORF Chemical Park in Burgkirchen, Upper Bavaria.
The company has leased an existing building for the project, with operations expected to begin later in 2025. This facility wi

On July 21, BMW Group updated its My BMW App and MINI App to give users more ways to track and personalize their driving data. A key new feature lets drivers view their personal carbon footprint for the first time.
This feature works with all types of BMW vehicles, i.e., gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric,

Benteler Group (Benteler) announced that more than 70% of its 67 production plants worldwide are powered by green electricity, driving global climate protection.
In 2024 alone, the company reduced its CO2 emissions by approximately 320,000 tons (compared to a 2019 baseline), primarily through the use of green electri

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