Ford studies life-cycle emissions from light-duty EVs vs ICE vehicles
Electrification can reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of light-duty vehicles, according to a recent study backed by Ford. Previous studies have focused on comparing battery electric vehicle (BEV) sedans to their conventional internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) counterparts. This study extends the analysis to different vehicle classes by conducting
Autoliv, Polestar collaborate on climate-neutral car
Automotive safety systems provider Autoliv has announced its intent to collaborate with Polestar in its initiative, “Polestar 0.” The goal, the company says, is to develop a truly climate-neutral car by 2030. Autoliv says it is committed to being the first automotive safety supplier to become carbon neutral in its own operations by 2030 and
Mahle plants in Germany CO2 neutral
As of last year, all German Mahle production locations are CO2 neutral according to the company. The technology group is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and aims to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. To this end, Mahle says it has adopted binding reduction targets throughout the company and will reach CO2-neutral production by 2040. Moreover,
Study reveals most EV-friendly metro areas in the U.S.
Metropolitan areas’ scores were based on 14 key metrics, such as the number of EVs owned, EV infrastructure and the cost of an eGallon.
These states have the highest EV adoption rates
EVs make up 7.84% of the vehicle market in California, the data shows.
How do we know if emissions targets are really feasible?
While emissions targets commitments point to a promising future, it takes time for companies to change processes and invent and implement new technology to achieve “net-zero emissions.”
Shell, Penske partner on decarbonization, sustainability efforts
The strategic collaboration will help customers reduce emissions in their supply chains, the companies say.
Toyota aims for 15% of US sales to be BEVs, FCEVs by 2030
There are currently 17 electrified vehicles in the company’s U.S. lineup, including HEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs.
Honda aims to hit 100% EV sales in North America by 2040
Starting from the second half of the 2020s, Honda will launch a series of new EV models which adopt e:Architecture, a new EV platform led by Honda.
