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 scrap-based EAF production route with 75% scrap content and 100% renewable electricity for the steel making. This results in almost 70% CO₂ reduction compared with conventional blast furnace production routes. Usibor 1500 w...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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 guarantees of origin certificates. This aligns ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

lternative technologies, such as battery-electric or hydrogen-cell HGVs, can mitigate impacts, and if fuel prices stay high, they could affect total ownership costs. The UK needs to insulate itself from shocks like this and increase its energy security. Gas-fired generation still dictates wholesale electricity prices over 80%. For electrified fleets to be truly cost-effective and stable, domestic renewable power generation is critical, reducing d...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Corporation (MMC) announced on March 26 that it has agreed to link its vehicle connected system with the electric vehicle management system of the Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO). By linking the data held by both parties, they will enable charging at optimal times and contribute to reducing electricity costs for corporate customers. In addition, Mitsubishi Motors, using this initiative as a starting point, will publish its application pro...

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in San Jose Chiapa as part of its strategy to advance energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The photovoltaic facility includes 8,424 solar panels designed for on-site self-consumption, with an installed capacity of 4.2 megawatts. The system is expected to supply up to 10% of the plant’s electricity demand, contributing to lower carbon emissions and improved energy efficiency. The project is part of broader sustainability initiatives a...

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artnership with Indian power‑electronics OEM Zenergize to supply wide‑bandgap power semiconductors, including silicon carbide devices, and microcontroller platforms for India‑designed solar inverters, EV fast‑chargers, and energy‑storage systems. The collaboration, announced at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi, focuses on product and system‑level integration rather than a joint venture structure and aims to support Indi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ain regions, with 65.8% built in Guangdong (818,000 units), Zhejiang (403,000 units), Jiangsu (368,000 units), Shandong (294,000 units), Shanghai (262,000 units), Henan (244,000 units), Fujian (229,000 units), Anhui (217,000 units), Sichuan (211,000 units), and Hubei (200,000 units). Consumption of electricity for charging was mainly concentrated in provinces and municipalities such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Shand...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

i), using 75 ID. Buzz vehicles. The goal is to see how EVs can connect with the energy system in real-world conditions. The project aims to prove that V2G technology is practical, cost-effective, and beneficial for businesses. The agreement was signed on March 19, 2026. With bidirectional charging, electricity can flow both into the car and back to the grid. This can lower energy costs and even generate extra income, making driving potentially ve...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Spain announces tax benefit for purchase of electric vehicles On March 20, the Government of Spain announced urgent measures in response to the impact of the war in the Middle East, including tax cuts on electricity and fuel and aid for the most affected sectors. A 15% income tax deduction is planned for buying an electric or plug-in vehicle. The measures also include a reduction in VAT on gasoline and diesel fuels, electricity, and natural gas....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Nissan UK partners with Motability Operations on V2G technology On March 20, Nissan and Motability Operations announced a strategic partnership to explore Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology using the new Nissan LEAF, aiming to help EV drivers reduce electricity and overall driving costs. The Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology can help reduce pressure on the power grid during peak times by balancing demand and using stored energy more efficiently, pot...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

million. However, the start of operation was delayed due to the lack of connection of the necessary electrical power to operate the production lines, which prevented the project from launching. The Minister immediately contacted the relevant authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure the electricity supply and operation of the Darwish factory according to the project plan. Based on social media updates of the Ministry of Industry of Eg...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Zelio E-Mobility, India launches upgraded variant of X-Men+ electric scooter On March 16, 2026, Zelio E-Mobility launched the 2026 variant of its low-speed electric scooter X-Men+ at a starting price of INR 60,000. It is powered by a 60/72V BLDC motor that consumes about 1.5 units of electricity per charge. The scooter supports both lithium and lead batteries, with charging times of 4–5 hours for lithium and 8–10 hours for lead.​ The X-Men+...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Setco Automotive, India unit gets closure order for its Kalol unit from Gujarat pollution board On March 11, 2026, Setco Automotive said the Gujarat Pollution Control Board has ordered the closure of one manufacturing unit of its subsidiary Setco Auto Systems at Kalol, along with the disconnection of electricity supply (except single phase) and stoppage of alleged wastewater discharge near the River Goma catchment, following a February 13 inspect...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

acturing, including water and energy use, waste, and emissions at its facilities, as well as completing many decarbonization projects at its manufacturing facilities. Honda has also implemented carbon reduction initiatives by shifting to low-carbon energy sources and has offset more than 80% of the electricity used in its North American manufacturing operations through renewable wind and solar power credits. (Honda release on March 11, 2026)...

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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 location, situated 6,000 meters away. The plant now produces ove...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

has a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 23.8 tCO₂e, which includes emissions from raw material extraction, manufacturing, and delivery to customers. Polestar uses lower-carbon aluminium in the Polestar 5. About 13% of the aluminium is recycled, while 83% comes from smelters powered by renewable electricity, helping avoid more than 14 tCO₂e per vehicle compared with conventional aluminium sourcing. The Polestar 5 uses sustainable materials i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

An ongoing conflict would threaten Turkish energy security through potential disruptions to the 13% of natural gas imported from Iran. While a total cut-off poses risks to industrial production, Turkey’s enhanced storage capacity, seasonal demand declines, and increased reliance on renewables for electricity generation mitigate a crisis similar to 2021-2022. Direct oil trade is negligible, but raw material and logistics costs for Turkish manufa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Antolin signs long-term renewable energy purchase agreement with BRUC Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has signed a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement (VPPA) with BRUC, an independent renewable energy producer in Spain. The agreement is expected to enable Antolin to source renewable power covering around 60% of its electricity consumption in Europe over the next 10 years. Under the deal, BRUC will develop two photovoltaic plants, s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

with customers, interacting with suppliers, and handling repair claims will be interconnected, data driven, and enabled by AI. Scout Motors is running lean and efficient, to make best use of capital investment and provide reasonably priced products, which in turn, are designed to run efficiently on electricity, or gasoline.  When asked which future models might follow the Traveler and Terra, Keogh said to expect derivatives upward, and that the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Continental phases out coal and heavy fuel oil at all tire production sites worldwide Continental AG (Continental) has eliminated the use of coal and heavy fuel oil across its global tire production network. Since January 2026, all 19 plants have switched to alternative energy sources for steam generation and heating, including biomass, biogas, electricity from renewable sources, and alternative fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and na...

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