Leaders of major auto hubs such as Germany, Czech Republic and Italy put pressure on Brussels on Thursday to do away with financial penalties on carmakers that do not meet thee EU emissions target from next year, Reuters reported. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted after a summit of EU leaders, that it did not make… Continue reading Auto manufacturing countries urge EU to waive Co2 fines: Report
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Progress report: Which car makers are meeting the ZEV mandate?
Many car makers found ramping up EV sales to meet the UK government’s 22% target a struggle, especially those with a more volume bent. But they’re a resourceful bunch, and those with EVs to sell rose to the challenge. Traditional premium brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo definitely found it easier, thanks to their… Continue reading Progress report: Which car makers are meeting the ZEV mandate?
Standard Motor Products Releases 2,367 New Numbers in 2024
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce that it released a total of 2,367 new part numbers in 2024, including introductions from SMP’s Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions. New coverage for late-model import and domestic vehicles was added across all powertrains, including advanced internal combustion… Continue reading Standard Motor Products Releases 2,367 New Numbers in 2024
Volvo Cars partners with The Nature Conservancy for sustainable mangrove restoration in Indian Sundarbans
Volvo Cars’ collaboration with The Nature Conservancy focuses on mangrove restoration in unprotected areas of the Sundarbans. Mangroves play a vital role in carbon sequestration and coastal protection. Volvo Cars is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to restore mangrove forests in the Indian Sundarbans. This initiative, announced at The Ocean Race Summit in Alicante, Spain,… Continue reading Volvo Cars partners with The Nature Conservancy for sustainable mangrove restoration in Indian Sundarbans
Luxury Cart opens first pre-owned luxury car showroom in Gurugram
Luxury Cart, a new player in the pre-owned luxury car market, on Wednesday opened its first showroom in Gurugram. The pre-owned used car retailer is targetting a monthly sales of 25 vehicles from the first month, generating approximately Rs 10 crore in revenue, according to its founder and CEO Himanshu Arya. The Gurugram showroom has… Continue reading Luxury Cart opens first pre-owned luxury car showroom in Gurugram
Volvo Cars launches mangrove restoration initiative in Indian Sundarbans
Volvo Cars has announced a new environmental initiative aimed at preserving biodiversity through mangrove restoration in the Indian Sundarbans. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Volvo Cars plans to focus on non-protected areas of the Sundarbans to restore coastal ecosystems, an effort to address the ongoing environmental challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.… Continue reading Volvo Cars launches mangrove restoration initiative in Indian Sundarbans
CES 2025 preview: The new tech we’re expecting (and hoping) to see in January
The holiday season has barely begun, but some of us are already getting ready for CES 2025. Shortly after New Year’s Day, many from the Engadget team will be packing our bags to fly to Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering tech’s biggest annual conference. As usual, our inboxes are already flooded with pitches from… Continue reading CES 2025 preview: The new tech we’re expecting (and hoping) to see in January
Daimler/Traton/Volvo joint venture Milence opens first truck charging hub in Germany
Amsterdam-headquartered Milence, a joint venture established by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo to build and operate public charging points for heavy-duty electric trucks and coaches, has opened its first charging hub in Germany at Hermsdorfer Kreuz. Four CCS charging stations with speeds up to 400 kW are available at the site, which can be… Continue reading Daimler/Traton/Volvo joint venture Milence opens first truck charging hub in Germany
Clean Technica: Solar Power Booming All Around, Chinese EVs Expanding, US EV Charging Infrastructure Boom — Top Cleantech News003759
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! December has been absolutely packed with big cleantech stories. The solar power and electric vehicle markets keep growing fast, evolving, and even surprising. To be honest, when I write these weekly and bi-weekly news highlights, there are ends up… Continue reading Clean Technica: Solar Power Booming All Around, Chinese EVs Expanding, US EV Charging Infrastructure Boom — Top Cleantech News003759
Charging Towards a Greener Future: The road to carbon neutrality for EV manufacturers
The climate crisis demands urgent action, and the transportation sector, a significant contributor to global emissions, is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely recognised as a crucial solution, with ambitious targets set worldwide. The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030, nearly one in three cars in China and one in five… Continue reading Charging Towards a Greener Future: The road to carbon neutrality for EV manufacturers