The Truth About Cars

MARCH 10, 2025

From there, all new automobiles will have a legal obligation to be considered zero emissions. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has endorsed the measures taken. But the region is still targeting mandatory electrification and will be advancing tighter emission limits in 2025, 2030 and 2035.

Emissions 57

Emissions CO2 Automobile Europe 57

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

The company leads the way as the first automobile manufacturer to establish concrete CO 2 targets for its supply chain, which comprises around 12,000 tier 1 partners worldwide who supply material and components for vehicles, as well as additional suppliers providing production equipment or tools.

BMW 259

BMW Fully Electric Emissions Climate Change 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

Emission deviations between test bench and road operation exist at all automobile manufacturers and are not automatically attributable to violations of regulations. For global automobile manufacturers, service measures and recall campaigns are nothing out of the ordinary.

Diesel 150

Diesel Emissions 2015 2014 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

As the EPA has said, these vehicles do not present a safety hazard and remain safe and legal to drive. As one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers, our commitment to the environment extends throughout every aspect of our business in the more than 150 countries in which we operate.

2016 150

2016 America EPA Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Automobile manufacturers were given tax breaks to produce cars that ran on hydrous ethanol, and, by 1980, every automobile company in Brazil was following this lead. By the mid-1980s, three quarters of the cars manufactured in Brazil were capable of running on sugarcane-based hydrous ethanol. 40 CFR § 80.27

Transportation 317

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

That’s a real bummer about your lack of money old Chucky, but I’m still laughing away at your karma, dude.

GM 150

GM Obama Michigan Detroit 150

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 2, 2007

Rainforest Action Network (RAN) held a rally in Sacramento Thursday outside the lobbying offices of the Association of Automobile Manufacturers to protest their continuing lawsuit against California's greenhouse gas legislation. And I was there representing Plug In America.

Carbon 100

Carbon San Francisco Sacramento Cleaner 100

Baua Electric

MAY 5, 2023

The situation brought on the biggest recall in world car historical past, affecting about 34 automobile manufacturers. House owners are requested to test whether or not their automobiles qualify for a isolated restore by means of visiting BMW’s recall website online, or name or touch a BMW provider heart for backup.

Automobile 52

Automobile BMW 2000 2003 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

In June 2013, Audi commissioned a power-to-gas facility in the north German town of Werlte, thus becoming the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy sources. E-gas is synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Earlier post.)

Audi 150

Audi Renewable Fuel Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

The global warming provisions in the discussion draft are modeled closely on the recommendations of the US Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a coalition of electric utilities, oil companies, chemical companies, automobile manufacturers, other manufacturers and energy companies, and environmental organizations.

Climate 186

Climate Standards Carbon California 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. All the electricity used to produce the BMW i models at the Leipzig plant is wind-generated.

BMW 247

BMW New York London Production 247

Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

317,531 vehicles recalled between January-April 2024 Between January and end-April 2024, a total of 317,531 vehicles have been voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers – 300,725 two-wheelers and 16,806 cars and SUVs. million units and reflects the Japanese auto major’s strong focus on vehicle safety.

India 52

India Vehicles Cars Motorcycles 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

CY2023 also saw a total of 284,906 vehicles comprising PVs and two-wheelers being voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers (OEMs) to inspect for a likely defect, and carry out remedial work which may mean replacement of the affected component or update technology, free of cost, to the consumer.

2012 52

2012 India Vehicles Motorcycles 52

Baua Electric

JUNE 3, 2024

Aiming to enhance safety, a 2021 government mandate required automobile manufacturers to equip passenger cars with at least four airbags. In conclusion, seat belts have become a crucial safety feature, transcending mere legal compliance to becoming a fundamental defender of vehicular safety worldwide.

India 40

India Automobile Automobile Manufacturer 2005 40

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. Nickel-metal hydride batteries.

Lead Acid 304

Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion 304

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2014

According to guidelines issued by the European Union, automobile manufacturers are legally obligated to use a low global warming potential refrigerant in the air-conditioning systems installed in their cars. If inhaled, it can damage the alveoli in the lungs, allowing it to reach the circulation and shut down vital functions.

Hydrogen 259

Hydrogen 2014 Automobile Manufacturer Global 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2014

The sensor and camera technology is active throughout the speed range from standstill to the legally permitted maximum truck speed of 80 km/h. Communication between vehicles is also standardized following an agreement between a consortium of automobile manufacturers, suppliers, public organisations and research institutions.

Mercedes 274

Mercedes Future Vehicles Fusion 274

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

With the first-ever EU emission standards for trucks agreed, we are completing the legal framework to reach the European target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030. The European Parliament and Council have reached an ambitious and balanced agreement.

Standards 281

Standards CO2 Automobile Manufacturer Emissions 281

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Mercedes-Benz has drafted corresponding standards together with all German automobile manufacturers and numerous suppliers in the automotive standards committee of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Earlier post.). This means that all components including the hoses and seals need to be redesigned.

Mercedes 150

Mercedes 2017 CO2 Automobile Manufacturer 150

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

If an automaker fails to meet this legal target, which was established in 2017 , it may have to pay a fine of €95 per gram of CO2 per car. At issue are Europe’s 2025 CO2 targets, and a penalty calculated based on fleet average CO2 emissions per automaker. By 2025, automakers are supposed sell vehicles with average emissions of 93.6g/km

Gas 52

Gas Cars CO2 Climate Change 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

As manufacturers, we are sympathetic to the thrust of Senator Murkowski’s amendment that the Congress—and not simply EPA acting under the provisions of the current Clean Air Act—should determine how best to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide.

Auto Industry 199

Auto Industry EPA Emissions Auto 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

“Clearly, I don’t have a conflict of interest from a legal standpoint,” Norment said. Norment, a lawyer and one of three owners of a struggling Yorktown dealership, said he does not have a conflict of interest in carrying the measure, because it applies to all vehicle franchises in Virginia.

Virginia 150

Virginia Dealers Auto Automobile Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

A Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on WLTP was developed and finally adopted by UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations in March 2014, at the request of policy makers, the automobile industry and consumers. However, GTRs require incorporation into national or regional legal frameworks before they can be applied.

Emissions 170

Emissions Pollution Legal Automobile 170