Aisan Industry’s Mirai Plant equipped with carbon-neutral facilities to launch operation in FY2026 The Aisan Mirai Plant, which was under construction in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, by Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. (Aisan Industry), was completed on May 29, 2025. It is scheduled to start operation within FY2026 as a state-of-the-art carbon-neutral (virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions) factory. The new plant is the first factory in the Chubu cen...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Mercedes-Benz targets 45,000 fast-charging points by 2029 On May 22, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is moving steadily toward an all-electric future, aiming for a carbon-neutral new vehicle fleet by 2039. The speed of this shift will depend on customer demand and market conditions. A strong charging network is key to this transition. Expanding public charging infrastructure will help make electric driving easier and more energy-efficient. To sup...

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Hanon Systems expands photovoltaic capacity at Kladno plant, Czech Republic Hanon Systems has launched phase 2 of its photovoltaic system at Kladno plant in the Czech Republic, adding 20,000 sqm of rooftop solar panels to the existing 2,000 sqm of panels, with another 16,000 sqm planned in the coming weeks. The project supports the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040. Once completed, the system is expected to generate approximatel...

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oda Ward, Tokyo), which develops autonomous driving technology for commercial vehicles, and the Sumitomo Chemical Group announced on May 8 that they will start a demonstration test for transportation of chemical products on major roads using an autonomous truck. The demonstration test will also use carbon-neutral fuel (zero greenhouse gas emission fuel) for environmentally friendly transportation. T2, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., and Sumika Logis...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Isuzu D-MAX EV production begins in Thailand, starting with LHD version for Europe Announced on April 29, 2025, Isuzu has commenced mass production of the Isuzu D-MAX EV in Thailand. First unveiled as a prototype at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in 2024, the D-MAX EV has been developed as part of its broader commitment to carbon-neutral mobility.  Production of Isuzu’s first fully electric 1-ton pickup truck has now begun for the l...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Kia Ecuador earns Carbon Neutral certification On April 24, during the 2025 Sustainability Summit organized by Grupo Ekos, Kia Ecuador announced its Carbon Neutral International Certification and launched its first Sustainability Report. The certification confirms Kia has measured, managed, and offset its greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable mobility. The Sustainability Report highlights transparency, accountability...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Toyota premieres all-new bZ7 and Lexus ES On April 23, Toyota Motor announced at Auto Shanghai 2025 that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. Toyota unveiled the all-new bZ7 BEV, developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), and Intelligent ElectroMobili...

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Polestar announces 24.7% carbon footprint reduction per sold car On April 15, Polestar announced significant GHG reductions, provided updates on the Polestar 0 project, and highlighted ongoing efforts to improve transparency and increase the use of sustainable materials in its 2024 Sustainability Report. The company has reduced its carbon footprint per car sold by 24.7%, with key factors including the increased use of low-carbon aluminium, improv...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

ls the company's actions, strategies and progress in its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda.  The 2024 Sustainability Report details the main initiatives that drive the ACELERA VW strategy, with the aim of making the company increasingly Diverse, Digital, Agile, Customer-Centric and Carbon Neutral.  The 2024 Report also highlights Volkswagen do Brasil's robust investments of BRL 16 billion, from 2024 to 2028 for 16 new launches w...

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UP Catalyst, Estonia secures financing from EIB for EU’s critical raw material production On April 9, UP Catalyst, in a social media post, announced that it has secured EUR 18 million European Investment Bank (EIB) financing to advance the EU’s critical raw material production. It will help UP Catalyst to scale up molten salt electrolysis technology and produce high-performance carbon materials for EV batteries, defense, paints, coatings, pol...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Škoda Auto joins SATURNIN project to repurpose steel waste and cut emissions On March 20, Škoda Auto announced its participation in the SATURNIN project, which connects manufacturers to optimize steel waste reuse and support industrial decarbonization. The initiative matches sheet metal offcuts from various companies with the needs of smaller component producers, reducing energy-intensive steel recycling and promoting a circular economy. Throug...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Toyota premieres 3 EVs in Europe, including all-new midsize SUV C-HR+ On March 12, Toyota announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in Europe as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. In its course, Toyota will be introducing three new EVs. Toyota C-HR+, the all-new compact electric SUV based on the e-TNGA platform, is the latest addition of powertrain range to the existing C-HR models. It comes wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Audi closes Brussels factory after 75 years On February 27, Audi announced the official closure of its Brussels plant on February 28, 2025.  The plant, established in 1949, produced 280,000 vehicles per year with 5 models on line 1. The Brussels plant also operated a battery assembly line and produced Audi group’s first electric SUV. The plant was the world’s first carbon neutral car factory.   Based on Audi social media update...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Aisan Industry decides new plant name in Aichi: Aisan Mirai Plant Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. (Aisan Industry) announced that it has decided the name of its new plant under construction in Anjo, Aichi, Japan: Aisan Mirai Plant. The plant incorporates office and production areas with carbon neutral design, having superior environmental features. In the production area, the next generation of manufacturing will combine the experience and imagination o...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

anticipates that engine-powered vehicles will still account for 72% of the market in 2030, and will expand its scope of business from engine components to systems. Also, assuming the move toward fuel diversity in India and other emerging markets, it will enhance its lineup to include fuel pumps for carbon-neutral fuels to generate JPY 520 billion in FY2030 from the powertrain business. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on February 27...

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Vienna Motor Symposium, discussed the need for a more holistic approach to tackling CO2 emissions.  He stated that current legislation focuses solely on a vehicle’s CO2 output, ignoring the energy generation and raw material processes behind its production. He stressed that the key to achieving carbon-neutral mobility worldwide lies in shifting focus from the energy converter to the energy sources themselves. The Vienna Motor Symposium, takin...

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EU State aid rules, a EUR 48 million French measure to help Envision AESC France in setting-up a new factory for the production of Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles in Douai, France. The measure will support job creation, regional development, and the EU's green transition goals. The new carbon-neutral factory will be built in Hauts-de-France, a region eligible for aid under EU rules. The plant will have an annual capacity of 9 GWh for...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/03

ounced that its Hannover commercial vehicle plant in Germany has been running entirely on green electricity since January 1, 2025. This marks a significant milestone, as all Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) factories now operate with renewable energy, supporting the company’s goal of climate-neutral production by 2040. The Hannover-Stöcken facility, which manufactures all-electric ID. Buzz models for global markets, follows the example of...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Continental’s tire plant in Korbach, Germany receives ISCC PLUS certification Continental AG announced that its tire plant in Korbach, Germany has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. It is Continental’s fourth plant to receive this certification, following the plants in Lousado (Portugal), Hefei (China), and Puchov (Slovakia). With over 3,600 employees, the plant produce...

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VinFast delivers new e-buses to transport units in Hanoi, supporting carbon neutral by 2035 On January 17, 2025, VinFast launched a new electric bus model that can accommodate up to 60 passengers in Vietnam. A batch of these buses were delivered to 3 transport units running in Hanoi, namely Transerco, Newway, and Bao Yen. These buses will be integrated into the city’s public transport system in 2025, part of the capital's goal to achieve a 100%...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23