an potentially affect HDA operation by falsely detecting another vehicle entering its lane of travel and apply the brakes without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. This confluence of events happens at speeds below approximately 12 mph or when HDA is enabled along with the Lane Change Assist (LCA) feature, which itself is activated by the driver moving the turn signal lever to the desired direction to change lanes. While not being faulted f...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

se hydrogen–based carbon material, validating its performance in tire composite materials, and reducing greenhouse gas emission intensity by more than 50% without compromising product performance. The company plans to establish a quantitative verification framework based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Based on press release from Hankook Tire & Technology...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/24

enter console display, 50W mobile phone wireless charging panels, and, for the top variant, a head-up display. Some variants are available with a Level 2 driver assistance system, supporting over 20 active safety features such as ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), and LCA (Lane Change Assist). From a GWM press release and information on the Haval website...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

range of 1,050km, an NEDC fuel consumption of 7.2L/100km at the lowest state-of-charge (SoC), and a charging time of 30 minutes from 30% to 80% SoC. The Frontier Pro comes standard with a 14.6-inch center console display. Some variants are available with features such as BSD (Blind Spot Detection), LCA (Lane Change Assist), and HWA (Highway Assist). From a Zhengzhou Nissan press release and information on the Zhengzhou Nissan website 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

ariff negotiations between Japan and the U.S., the U.S. indicated the gap in CEV subsidy amount between electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs) as a non-tariff barrier. Going forward, the Japanese government intends to consider a system that takes into account a life cycle assessment (LCA) perspective in combination with support, while reviewing the CEV subsidy. With President Trump scheduled to visit Japan later this month, attenti...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Artaban Motor, Iran, presents new Tooca SUV On September 23, multiple sources reported that Artaban Motor presented a new SUV called Tooca. It is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The car has features like blind spot radar (BSD), rear collision warning (RCW), lane change alert (LCA), and park departure radar (RCTA), etc.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

r its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it now fully includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), making it the first rating system to measure a car’s environmental footprint from production to end-of-life recycling. In testing, MINI Cooper...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

ssenger screen. Some variants are available with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS (Advanced Driving System) solution including 2 Eagle Eye LiDAR units, 6 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 13 high-definition cameras, enabling functions such as adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane change assist (LCA), and navigation assisted driving. From FAW-Audi press releases 1/2 and information on the FAW-Audi websites 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

then UK resource security. Ionic Technologies estimates that recycled materials could lower carbon emissions by about 60% compared to using new materials. The British Geological Survey will provide detailed assessments on these environmental benefits through material flow and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Based on EMR Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Volvo Cars reveals low carbon footprint of new ES90 On July 10, Volvo Cars announced the carbon footprint of its new fully electric ES90. The vehicle is designed with a strong focus on sustainability. According to Volvo’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, the ES90 has a carbon footprint of 31 tonnes when charged with a European energy mix, which drops to 26 tonnes with wind energy. The vehicle’s footprint is about 50% lower than the S90 mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

a 14.6-inch 2.5K-resolution LCD center console display as standard, supporting the DeepSeek and Qwen large AI speech models; and the Leapmotor Pilot combined assisted driving system. Some variants are available with a Qualcomm 8650 chip and a LiDAR, providing features such as BSV (Blind Spot View), LCA (Lane Change Alert), and HPA (Home Parking Assist). From Leapmotor press releases 1/2 and information on the Leapmotor website...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Pro comes standard with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, a 15.6-inch 2.5K-resolution center console display, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. Some variants are available with Level 2+ intelligent driver assistance features such as ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), BSD (Blind Spot Detection), and LCA (Lane Change Assist), plus 50W mobile phone wireless charging panels and a Sony 12-speaker 3D surround sound audio system. From Chery press releas...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

e 12, Green NCAP formed a new Sino-European Working Group to align carbon footprint rules between China and Europe. The group includes Green NCAP, CATARC’s China Automotive Carbon Digital Technology Center, and other industry partners. The goal is to create shared rules for life cycle assessment (LCA) of vehicles. With a “single calculation, multiple recognition” system, it aims to simplify and support sustainability reporting for manufactu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

ual-energy electric powertrain i.e., running on both electricity and hydrogen—ideal for low-carbon travel over short and long distances. It features a wide openR panorama screen across the dashboard. Renault measures actual fuel or energy use over 200,000 km and 15 years with life cycle analysis (LCA) method. The Emblème emits 5 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent over its full life cycle i.e., a 90% cut, verified by IFPEN (French energy resea...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

rging time of 22 minutes from 30% to 80% SoC. The VX C-DM comes standard with an ultra-large integrated 3-in-1 display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, the Lion 5.0 intelligent cloud system, and more. The model supports driver assistance features such as iACC (Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control), LCA (Lane Change Assist), and APA (Automated Parking Assist). From Exeed press releases 1/2 and information on the Exeed website...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

ified vehicles, and Resolution 29/2025, which opened a 50,000-unit annual quota to individuals. Until now, importing a car as a private person was nearly impossible due to complex requirements for two certifications: the Model Configuration License (LCM) and the Environmental Configuration License (LCA), which could take over six months to obtain. The new decree allows individuals to use internationally recognized safety and emissions certificate...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

l fibers such as linen and hemp, while meeting the industry’s high technical requirements, including dimensional stability, mechanical strength, UV resistance, and industrial reproducibility. A recycling solution will be implemented soon to incorporate recycled materials. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) will also be conducted to compare the environmental impact of linen, hemp, and traditional plastic components. This project also helps strengthen...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

motive and storage battery supply chain data, announced its plan to link data other than storage battery carbon footprint (CFP) data. More specifically, it intends to adopt the linkage to due diligence (DD) such as human right protection, and environmental evaluation based on life cycle assessment (LCA). Demand for cross-industrial data linkage is increasing. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is aiming to spread its “Ouranos Eco...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Hyundai and Kia launch IGIS platform to manage carbon emissions in vehicle’s lifecycle On January 2, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced the launch of the Integrated Greenhouse Gas Information System (IGIS), an advanced platform for tracking and managing carbon emissions across a vehicle's entire lifecycle. Utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, IGIS provides precise monitoring of emissions from production to dis...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

UP Catalyst, Estonia achieves lowest carbon footprint for carbon nanotubes and battery-grade graphite On December 19, UP Catalyst announced that it has achieved the lowest carbon footprint for CNTs (carbon nanotubes) and one of the lowest for battery-grade graphite. The cradle-to-gate LCA was conducted by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and reviewed by Bureau Veritas Poland and Estonia offices.  The results confirm that battery-grade CN...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24