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Iraq Government launches “Green Taxi” initiative, plans one million electric vehicles
On October 6, multiple sources reported that Iraq's Ministry of Environment launched a “Green Taxi” initiative. The ministry plans to implement it through a public-private partnership (PPP). It will partner with the private sector, banks, investors, and energy, transportation, and technology companies. The initiative
Toyota UK to start carbon-neutral production at its Deeside engine plant
On October 1, Toyota UK announced the start of carbon-neutral production at its Deeside engine plant in North Wales, making it Toyota’s first manufacturing facility outside Japan to transition to carbon-neutral operations.
The milestone follows the commissioning of an adjacent anaerobic digester that supplies biometh
Vianode, Norway, and FAAM advance industrial-scale recycling of battery-grade graphite
On September 29, Vianode and FAAM demonstrated the recycling of graphite from battery production scrap into high-performance anode material. The collaboration combines Vianode's synthetic graphite technology with FAAM's battery manufacturing expertise.
Vianode processed graphite concentrate recovered from FAAM's anod
Government of India notifies CAFE norms for passenger vehicles from 2027
On September 29, the Ministry of Power notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and energy-consumption standards for M1-category passenger vehicles. The rules will apply from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.
Automakers will be required to keep their annual average fuel consumption at or below targets based
BASF, Germany, introduces new Ultradur grades with post-consumer recycled content
On September 30, BASF presented new Ultradur grades designed to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers increase the recycled content of their products while meeting demanding technical requirements. The new portfolio includes glass fiber-reinforced PBT/PET compounds containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled co
U.S. DOT details amount of savings for OEMs after emission rules change
On September 28 while announcing its finalized, dramatically-lowered, vehicle fuel economy rules, the U.S. Department of Transportation noted how much money will be saved by automotive OEMs as a result.
The Trump administration estimates automakers' technology costs will decline by USD 60.6 billion through 2031, or a
Nissan Mexicana reduced CO2 emissions by 1,463 tonnes
On September 22, Nissan Mexicana announced that it had reduced CO2 emissions by 1,463 tonnes through various energy-efficiency and sustainability projects at its operations in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The achievement earned the company the Aguascalientes Low Carbon Seal.
The initiatives include a photovoltaic park ins
BMW extends sustainability strategy across new 3 Series powertrains
On September 23, BMW Group announced that it is extending its sustainability strategy to both fully electric and combustion-engine versions of the new BMW 3 Series sedan. The focus is on reducing carbon emissions across the vehicle’s entire lifecycle, from production to recycling.
BMW’s plants in Dingolfing, Landshut
Maruti Suzuki, India begins pilot green hydrogen production in Haryana
On September 24, Maruti Suzuki India commissioned a 300-kW green hydrogen electrolyser plant at its Manesar manufacturing facility in Haryana. The pilot plant uses surplus solar power generated during holidays to produce hydrogen, which is stored and blended with natural gas for use as process fuel in manufacturing o
IAA Transportation 2026:IAA Transportation 2026 kicks off with focus on electrification, decarbonization
On September 14, IAA Transportation 2026 opened in Hannover, Germany. The event is open to the press on September 14 and to the public on September 15-20.
Under the theme "We Deliver," exhibitors will showcase digital and climate-neutral mobility solutions for the future of road freight transport. The focus is on inn



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