Sustainability

BYD Energy to build world’s largest battery system in Saudi Arabia

BYD Energy to build world’s largest 12.5 GWh battery system in Saudi Arabia across five locations, supporting Vision 2030 renewable energy goals.

What Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy push means for EVs

Saudi Arabia is investing in clean energy, but to get the full environmental benefits, EVs need fully renewable power.

Hoe gaat Volvo netto nul bereiken?

Volvo streeft naar netto nul-uitstoot in 2040 door middel van elektrificatie, circulaire economie en decarbonisatie van de toeleveringsketen en krijgt kritiek te verduren omdat het zijn doelstellingen voor elektrificatie heeft bijgesteld.

Controleer de levenslange koolstofuitstoot van je auto

Bereken de CO2-uitstoot van je auto met de Carbon Counter van MIT. EV zijn over het algemeen de groenste en meest kosteneffectieve optie.

Wereld EV Dag: Zijn EV's echt 'groener' dan conventionele auto's?

EVs are more sustainable over their full life cycle than conventional cars, especially in regions with renewable energy sources.

Japanse autofabrikanten werken samen aan plastic

Honda, Nissan and other car markets collaborate to establish a recycled plastic supply chain, to enhance their sustainability and comply with EU regulations.

Conservation efforts in the UAE

Goumbook’s Tatiana Abella leads environmental conservation efforts in the UAE. Learn more in the latest “Let’s Talk Mobility” podcast.

SUV-verkoop zorgde voor record koolstofuitstoot in 2023

Record sales of SUVs in 2023 – 50% of all new cars sold globally – contributed to rising carbon emissions according to data from the IEA.

850,000 mangrove trees planted in Abu Dhabi

850,000 mangrove trees have been planted along Abu Dhabi’s coast; 10 for each visitor to the recent COP28 climate summit.

Opinion: Electric mobility in GCC provides green growth opportunities for utility companies

Fossil fuel emissions erode Earth’s defenses, but e-mobility, especially in the GCC, can help tackle the climate crisis.

Electric cars are 40% greener

German study finds EVs are 40% greener than gasoline cars, rising to 55% by 2030, factoring in entire lifecycle emissions.

New Dubai Environment & Climate Change Authority established

The new Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) will drive the implementation of Dubai’s ambitious green plans.

How are the American car makers approaching the net zero challenge?

The United States’ relationship with EVs is complicated, but manufacturers are moving faster towards a clean and sustainable transport future.

Surge in positive consideration of EVs in UAE

Check out the EV landscape in the UAE and how Al-Futtaim Automotive are enabling a shift to electric vehicles in the UAE.

The e-mobility transition is well underway

The transition to zero-emission mobility is accelerating and is a bright spot in our collective efforts to tackle climate change.

What was achieved at COP28?

Discover the agreement that was reached at COP28 to reduce our planet’s reliance on fossil fuels and other climate commitments.

Polestar’s plans to be zero carbon

Polestar is an exciting and progressive company. Deeply focused on sustainability, it is launching a raft of exciting new cars.

Breakthrough announcements from COP28 keep on coming

There have been many important announcements during the first four days of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. We help you keep up with the news.

COP28’s racing start

COP28 has kicked off at great pace, with significant announcements being made around Loss & Damage, renewable energy and methane reduction.

Toyota’s ambitious transition plan

Toyota, the world’s largest car maker, is on an ambitious path to net zero by 2050. This includes a shift to zero emission vehicles and production.

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