Coverage tagged Emissions.
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Ford and PSA Peugeot Citroën will continue their joint development and production of small diesel engines, extending their longstanding alliance into the next generation of powertrains.
Opel has unveiled the Corsa LPG, offering a factory-fitted bi-fuel system with a 1.4-litre engine and a claimed range of up to 1,200 km.
Kia has revealed a refreshed Picanto city car at Geneva, featuring minor styling tweaks, a revised Euro 6-compliant engine and updated cabin technology.
Mercedes-Benz brought its C 350e plug-in hybrid to the European stage at Geneva, highlighting a 275 bhp combined output, 31 km electric range and sub-50 g/km CO2 emissions.
Honda confirmed US pricing and equipment for the 2015 Civic Natural Gas, offering new features and trim upgrades as the model entered its final year on sale.
Audi is preparing to introduce a plug-in hybrid diesel version of the Q7, aiming for both European and US markets after the model’s 2015 debut with conventional engines.
The South Korean manufacturers plan to overhaul engines, transmissions and vehicle weight to meet stricter emissions rules in major markets by the end of the decade.
A new joint venture in Oldbury aims to recycle up to 99% of scrapped vehicles, using gasification technology to exceed EU targets and reduce landfill waste.
A report by the International Council on Clean Transportation highlights a widening gap between laboratory and real-world emissions, raising costs for drivers and complicating climate targets.
German legislators have backed a bill enabling cities to offer free parking and other privileges to electric vehicle owners, aiming for one million units on the road by 2020.
Opel brings a new, more efficient diesel to the Zafira Tourer range, with the 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX now on sale in Germany from €26,850 including VAT.
Beijing directs that nearly a third of new government fleet cars must be plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel cell models, aiming to cut urban pollution and boost the domestic green vehicle sector.
Audi and Valeo are pushing electric turbocharger technology towards production, with the first mainstream applications confirmed for 2016 models.
General Motors' 2014 sustainability report states that the automotive industry, as presently structured, cannot continue without fundamental changes to technology, manufacturing and environmental impact.
European manufacturers, led by ACEA, are urging Brussels to postpone the introduction of tougher real-world emissions tests from 2017 to at least 2021, citing technical and logistical challenges.
Suzuki has revealed its new Celerio city car at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, positioning it as an affordable, efficient replacement for the Alto with a focus on low running costs.
Audi is working with French biotech firm Global Bioenergies to advance e-gasoline, expanding its e-fuels strategy beyond e-gas and e-diesel.
Production of the Nissan NV200 London Taxi is set to begin in December 2014, offering London cabbies a new alternative with improved fuel economy and bespoke design.
Volkswagen introduced the new Golf Variant at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, including its most fuel-efficient estate yet with the TDI BlueMotion engine.
Berlin’s investigation into Honeywell’s HFO-1234yf refrigerant, disputed by Daimler over flammability concerns, has been sent to Brussels for scientific review and possible regulatory action.
Ferrari will increase its technology investment to €2 billion through 2017, focusing on high-performance, fuel-efficient engines to meet emissions targets and support new models.
Audi has launched the A3 1.6 TDI Ultra at Frankfurt, targeting low CO2 emissions and high fuel efficiency with aerodynamic tweaks and a revised diesel engine.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the S500 Plug-in Hybrid at the Frankfurt Motor Show, pairing a turbocharged V6 with electric drive for 69g/km CO2 and 30km electric range.
Volkswagen is expanding its compressed natural gas car range in Europe, aiming to replicate the strong sales of its TDI diesel models with new MQB-based offerings.