Coverage tagged Emissions.
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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.
Aston Martin has halted production of the Cygnet city car, ending its brief run as the brand’s smallest and most controversial model.
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.
Ford introduces a compressed natural gas prep kit for its 3.7-litre V6 F-150, targeting fleets seeking lower fuel costs and reduced emissions for the 2014 model year.
A Congressional Budget Office analysis presented in June 2013 found that even with federal tax credits, electric and hybrid vehicles remain more expensive to own than comparable petrol models.
Fiat has reaffirmed its preference for compressed natural gas vehicles, citing infrastructure and efficiency concerns as it distances itself from hydrogen fuel cell development.
The new Peugeot 308 moves to PSA's EMP2 platform, sheds 140kg, and introduces a redesigned cabin and improved efficiency ahead of its 2013 Frankfurt debut.
The 2014 Unimog and Econic gain Euro 6 engines, revised cabins and fresh styling, with production set for September and sales later in the year.
Honda's all-new Accord arrives at Geneva 2008 with a cleaner, more powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine and a full Euro 5-compliant line-up.
Volkswagen introduced the Golf TGI BlueMotion at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, offering a bi-fuel hatchback and estate with a new 1.4 TSI engine running on natural gas and petrol.
Ford signals that the US Environmental Protection Agency could alter its hybrid fuel economy testing, following real-world shortfalls highlighted by Consumer Reports.