Check the lifetime carbon emissions of your car
Calculate your car’s lifetime carbon emissions with MIT’s Carbon Counter. EVs are generally the greenest and most cost-effective option.
Category: Sustainability
World EV Day: Are EVs really ‘greener’ than conventional cars?
EVs are more sustainable over their full life cycle than conventional cars, especially in regions with renewable energy sources.
Japanese car makers collaborate on plastic
Honda, Nissan and other car markets collaborate to establish a recycled plastic supply chain, to enhance their sustainability and comply with EU regulations.
SUV sales drove record carbon emissions 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An “inevitable” phasing down of fossil fuels is coming
A phase-down of fossil fuels is “inevitable”, says the head of COP28 Dr Al Jaber. Discover why the energy transition is crucial and how it can be accelerated.
What’s the impact of clean air on public health?
EVs can help reduce air pollution, a global killer. A new study says a full transition could result in 89,300 fewer premature deaths in the US alone by 2050.
COP28 head calls on G7 countries to deliver ‘practical and inclusive energy transition’
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the COP28 President-Designate, has urged G7 nations to lead the way in making climate finance more accessible, affordable, and available.
How to lower your CO2 emissions by getting an electric car
Are you feeling guilty about your carbon footprint? You’re not alone. Lots of people are trying to be more sustainable in their lives.
