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ArcelorMittal supplies Usibor 1500 steel for Renault’s new generation BEV models
On March 31, ArcelorMittal announced that it is supplying Usibor 1500 XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for five hot-stamped structural parts used on Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Alpine A290, and Renault 4 E-Tech electric. ArcelorMittal started supplies in September 2025.
This steel grade is produced via scra
KIRCHHOFF, Germany, signs MoU with Arvedi, Italy, for carbon neutral steel
On March 27, KIRCHHOFF Automotive signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arvedi in Cremona, Italy. The agreement sets the strategic direction for integrating Arvzero steel grades into the KIRCHHOFF Automotive product portfolio in the coming years, making an important contribution to reducing its Scope 3 emis
Gestamp and Iberdrola sign 10-year renewable energy agreement for European plants
Gestamp Automocion S.A. (Gestamp) has signed a 10-year renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola to supply 660,000 MWh of electricity to its European plants.
The PPA covers 34 MW of installed capacity and will provide Gestamp’s plants with 100% renewable energy (80% wind and 20% solar), backed by
EU adopts amendment to regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
On March 30, the European Council formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to comply with their 2030 CO2 emissions reduction targets. The amendment does not alter the long-term reduction
CUPRA unveils eco-friendly 3D-knitted seats made from recycled ocean plastics
On March 25, CUPRA unveiled the CUP Bucket seats for the Raval model, which are made using advanced 3D knitting technology. For the first time in the automotive industry, a seat cover is created as one seamless piece using 3D knitting technology.
The process produces zero waste and uses recycled, recyclable materials
Stellantis Gliwice plant, Poland completes 12 MW solar farm
On March 25, Stellantis Poland announced that it has finished building a 12 MW solar farm at its Gliwice Production and Technology Center. A major part of the project is the largest photovoltaic carport complex in Central and Eastern Europe, with 6 MW capacity, which also protects 1,200+ delivery vehicles from weathe
BMW to relocate Recycling and Dismantling Centre to Wackersdorf site, Germany by 2029
On March 26, BMW Group announced that it is moving its Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) from Unterschleissheim near Munich to its site in Wackersdorf, Germany. The new facility will be a modern competence centre for circularity, focusing on advanced vehicle dismantling and recycling. It is expected to start ope
Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL expands AutoLOOP platform to include EV battery recycling
On March 25, Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL expanded its AutoLOOP digital platform to collect recyclable materials such as polypropylene, copper, aluminium, and platinum group metals. The platform will now also collect EV traction batteries, which contain important metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
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Mercedes Benz reveals environmental impact for new electric GLC SUV
On March 23, Mercedes-Benz released its 360° Environmental Check for the new electric GLC midsize SUV. It shows the EV version can cut lifecycle carbon emissions by about two-thirds compared with the gasoline GLC. This is achieved through measures such as low-carbon aluminium, cleaner battery production, more recycle
Chery Auto releases energy strategy
On March 19, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery Auto) held a battery event in Wuhu, Anhui to release an energy strategy.
To address common battery charging, lifespan, and safety issues, Chery Auto launched the Rhino battery solution with a 500km range on an 8-minute charge and a lifecycle of up to 5,000 cycles.
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ACEA welcomes short-term flexibility of HDV CO2 Regulation, raises concerns over transition
On March 13, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) welcomed the adoption of a targeted amendment to the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) CO2 Regulation as proposed by the European Commission in the Automotive Package. It corrects an overly restrictive provision in the current rules by adjusting how emissio
KKR acquires minority stake in PMI Electro to grow electric bus fleets in India
On March 18, 2026, KKR announced that its climate-focused funds will invest up to USD 310 million in a partnership with Allfleet India and PMI Electro Mobility, acquiring a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro. Allfleet, set up by PMI in 2022, develops, owns, and operates large electric bus
EU approves Germany's third payment request under NextGenerationEU
On March 13, the European Commission positively assessed Germany's third payment request for EUR 4.6 billion in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. For the automotive sector, it will support the purchase of almost 400,000 electric vehicles. It will help to build ove
Honda earns EPA ENERGY STAR awards at seven U.S. plants
On March 11, Honda announced that seven of its U.S. manufacturing plants have earned the 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for Outstanding Energy Efficiency, demonstrating the commitment by Honda to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Honda’s U.S. plants, including
Valeo and POWEN partner for renewable energy for Martos, Spain plant
On March 11, Valeo announced a partnership with POWEN. The collaboration focuses on a new 7.8-Megawatt self-consumption solar project developed under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model. Valeo’s plant in Martos adopted this model, ensuring 100% self-consumption of the clean electricity generated at an external loc
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