Industry opinions split over EPA’s new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles
Phase 3 standards will set stronger rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles beginning in model year 2027.
Volvo’s EX30 has the lowest carbon footprint among its EV lineup
Volvo said it plans to reduce the EX30’s CO2 impact even further by collaborating with suppliers across its entire value chain.
Recycled Rubber Coalition white paper examines EV impact on scrapped tires
The Coalition estimates there will be a 12% increase in the number of scrap tires that will be produced as drivers transition to EVs.
SAE partners with Intel on vehicle power management standards
A new SAE committee will adopt power management concepts from the personal computer industry.
Remanufacturers ‘walk the talk’ on sustainability
At AAPEX 2023, remanufacturers wore green shoes to spread sustainability awareness.
Volvo Cars launches new business for energy/charging solutions
The move builds on an existing V2G pilot program using bi-directional charging to balance the grid during peak hours.
Is deep-sea mining really needed for EV batteries?
The Blue Climate Initiative said next-gen batteries, now a third of the global EV market, reduce reliance on seabed metals.
NREL forecasts 80% drop in U.S. transport emissions by 2050
NREL’s study highlights rapid adoption of zero-emission vehicles as crucial for an 80% emissions reduction.
Swedish researchers develop efficient metal recycling method
Chalmers University researchers used oxalic acid to recover 100% aluminum and 98% lithium from electric car batteries.
Beam Global launches third-gen solar-powered EV chargers
Beam says its EV ARC systems are rated to withstand winds of 160 mph and can operate in up to 9.5 feet of flooding.
Volvo announces plan to end diesel car production
Volvo said it will cease diesel car production in 2024 to accelerate its shift to electric vehicles.
Denso’s President reveals zero-emissions investment plan
Denso pledged a $67 billion R&D investment to pursue electrification and advanced technologies research.
