Sustainability

Planned pyrolysis plant will recycle 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres per year

Peugeot and Citroen’s parent company will launch an end-of-life recycling programme in an attempt at extending the life of its vehicles

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…

Since their introduction in 2015, Euro 6 standards for exhaust emissions have had a big impact but what are they?

Volkswagen’s internal-combustion engined cars will bow out with the next-generation T-Roc

New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale by 2035, with no plans to keep efuel-powered ICE cars on the market

Australian firm completes purchase of British gigafactory start-up

New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme

The proposed ban has been voted through by MEPs and now goes to European Council for approval

Real-world tests of plug-in hybrids suggest that official laboratory tests could be dramatically understating emissions...

Car manufacturers Polestar and Rivian say the industry needs to do more to tackle climate change

One council received £2million in fines from a single LTN in four months, with residents complaining of increased congestion

Trial scheme reducing motorway speed limits to 60mph to tackle pollution has overrun, despite lack of evidence over effectiveness

Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made

The Environmental Audit Committee highlights 10-point plan for reducing oil dependency from European sustainable transport group

German startup Sono is using solar power to help charge the firm’s first EV, the Sion. We take a drive and look at its plans to develop the technology

The hydrogen fuel cell powered BMW iX5 SUV is being produced in Munich, ahead of its technology demonstration programme next year

BMW’s head of sustainability suggests motorists should prolong the life of the cars they already own rather than buying new models

The new Circular Economy division of Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen owner Stellantis will focus on reconditioning and reusing parts from old cars, amon…

Using clean, free power from the sun to run our cars sounds like a revolutionary answer to a lot of our current problems, but will it ever really work…

Deputy editor John McIlroy recently visited BMW’s innovation centre and found out how the German company plans to clean up more than just exhaust emis…

Electrofuels, or e-fuels, made from renewable energy sources could supplement auto electrification after 2035 in Europe and globally if obstacles are …

The virtual study used a hydrogen-powered turbocharged V8 similar to that used by the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera

How much pollution does your car produce in its lifetime and how can you reduce it? Keep reading to find out

What is a carbon-neutral car and why should you care? Keep reading to find out

Official data suggests the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone to the entirety of inner London has had no impact on emissions

Hypermiling helps you get the most from every last drop of fuel to maximise MPG. We explain how it works, and how it can save you money…

Carbon credits don’t directly impact car buyers, but they’re very important assets for car companies to consider and they’ll shape the future of the i…

Investment in EVs could mean a return to Europe for GM brands such as Cadillac and Chevrolet

New ratings comparing whole life car emissions show little difference between many electric and internal combustion engined cars

Why tyre dust, brake particles and road wear can be a significant source of pollution, and how you can reduce these non-exhaust emissions from your ca…

We explore the types of ‘alternative fuels’ used to power cars including hydrogen fuel cells, LPG, CNG, electricity and others

A new report casts doubt on claims that EV tyres and brakes produce more particulates than those of petrol and diesel cars

JLR has collaborated with Off Grid Energy to produce a portable energy station using decommissioned batteries from its I-Pace electric car

A new Mercedes pilot plant in Germany will aim to recover precious metals from batteries

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