Polestar cuts emissions per car by 31% in five years
Polestar is pushing forward with sustainability, reporting impressive reductions in CO₂ emissions as it expands its electric vehicle lineup.
Category: Sustainability
Real-world emissions of PHEVs far exceed official figures
The truth about PHEV emissions: independent analysis reveals higher carbon output, highlighting the need for regulatory changes.
How will Volvo achieve net zero?
Volvo aims for net-zero emissions by 2040 through electrification, circular economy, and supply chain decarbonization, facing criticism for adjusting its electrification targets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How COP28 aims to change driving to drive change
COP28 is a key milestone on the road to reducing emissions from transport. As well as driving policy progress, it will showcase an exciting electric transport future.
COP28 is here: what’s the agenda?
What can we expect from COP28? Discussions about the ‘global stocktake’, increasing renewables and EVs, fossil fuel reductions among many others.
COP28 Green Zone highlights
The COP28 Green Zone has hundreds of exhibitors and fascinating talks. We’ve recommended three must-see sessions that you can attend.
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.
The road to COP28
The COP28 summit starts in less than five months. UAE businesses are being encouraged to step up their climate efforts.
