Automotive

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has expanded its Environmental Accreditation Programme to more than 260 accredited organisations, providing its members with the tools to better manage their environmental impact.

FIA expands environmental accreditation programme, however emissions rise

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has expanded its Environmental Accreditation Programme to more than 260 accredited organisations, providing its…

Higher fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, boosted sales of electric vehicles in Europe in March 2026, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

Rising fuel prices boosted EV sales in Europe in March

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

Higher fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, boosted sales of electric vehicles in Europe in March…

While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, new research from Transport & Environment (T&E) has suggested that the cost benefits – at least compared to that of an EV – are negligible.

Running a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an EV, study claims

6 months ago6 months ago4 mins

While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, new research from Transport & Environment…

Podcast cover for The Big Interview featuring Vicky Sins of the World Benchmarking Alliance; portrait on left, large microphone on the right.

World Benchmarking Alliance’s Vicky Sins on the benefits of shifting capex toward low-carbon solutions

6 months ago6 months ago16 mins

A recent report by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) indicated the level to which continued dependence on fossil fuels represents…

Metals recycling firm TSR Group has partnered with BASF on a new collaborative venture to advance the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe.

TSR Group, BASF team up to advance EV battery recycling

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Metals recycling firm TSR Group has partnered with BASF on a new collaborative venture to advance the recycling of electric…

Fully-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands.

Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of new cars sold in the Netherlands last year

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Fully-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year, according to…

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Carmakers accelerate transition to clean steel for electric vehicles

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Renault has become the latest carmaker to commit to clean steel for its electric vehicles, joining automotive firms such as…

Despite new car registrations seeing 6.6% growth in the UK in March, policy pressures linked to the government's Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate are constraining both private and commercial vehicle markets, Shore Capital has said.

Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate constraining automotive market in UK, says Shore Capital

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Despite new car registrations seeing 6.6% growth in the UK in March, policy pressures linked to the government’s Zero-Emission Vehicle…

The circular economy has become a 'strategic issue' in the manufacturing and automotive sectors, extending beyond environmental considerations, a new study by KPMG has suggested.

Circular economy playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing and automotive sectors

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

The circular economy has become a ‘strategic issue’ in the manufacturing and automotive sectors, extending beyond environmental considerations, a new…