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Polestar reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by 6% per car in 2021

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In 2021, Polestar reduced greenhouse gas-emissions per car sold by 6% through its focus on increased efficiency and use of renewable energy. Polestar’s sustainability report was prepared in accordance with GRI Standards, SASB’s sector guidelines for the automobile industry, and the European Union’s Non-Financial Reporting Directive.

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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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Audi’s e-gas plant. Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. The Audi e-gas plant, which can convert 6MW of input power, utilizes renewable electricity for electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen. Click to enlarge.

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage. Transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales. DNREC Secretary Shawn M.

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NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

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NHTSA’s proposal comes as the automobile industry is retooling future models in response to market demand for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Nearly all auto manufacturers have announced new electric vehicle models, and five manufacturers have voluntarily agreed with California to achieve stricter greenhouse gas requirements.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Demand for feature-rich, safe, connected and electric vehicles to drive auto parts industry, says Bosch India chief – ET Auto

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Guruprasad Mudlapur, President- India, Bosch Group, and Managing Director, Bosch Limited Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The automotive industry is in transition. Technologies are rapidly evolving in the automotive space.

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Gallup Poll Finds Surge in Positive Ratings of Auto Industry in US; Still Less Favorable Than in 2000-2005

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Americans' opinions of the automobile industry have posted a 15-point positive increase after reaching an all-time low last year, and now tilt more positive than negative for the first time in three years, according to a new Gallup poll. Positive views of the banking industry remain depressed. Click to enlarge.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Developing the industrial system. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.