Automobile Manufacturer and Climate Change

EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Otherwise, even the current reduction targets in fighting climate change are at risk. The EU Commission quickly needs to take action and set binding targets for the ramp-up of charging infrastructure in the member states. In addition to public charging infrastructure, we also need to put a stronger focus on workplace and home charging.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2021

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is the Brussels-based trade association of the 16 major car, van, truck and bus manufacturers in the EU. Diesel buses still account for 94.5%

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ACEA and PIK declare that by 2040 all new trucks sold need to be fossil-free

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

To develop their roadmap to carbon-neutrality by 2050 at the latest, the CEOs of Europe’s commercial vehicle manufacturers, under the umbrella of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), have joined forces with leading scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

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Volvo follows in Stellantis’ footsteps and departs from ACEA

Teslarati

JULY 8, 2022

On Friday, the company says the ACEA lobby’s attempts to address climate change aren’t aggressive enough. In a statement , Volvo Cars said, “What we do as a sector will play a major role in deciding whether the world has a fighting chance to curb climate change.

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1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2015

The parties in the settlement agreed that certain important modifications to SDG&E’s original proposal were desirable to address issues raised by stakeholders and to support the Governor’s 2020 grid-integrated infrastructure and 2025 zero-emission vehicle deployment goals, as well as California’s equity, clean air and climate change objectives.

San Diego

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Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

The respective responsibilities of the actors will be more precisely defined with an emission trading for fuel producers and efficiency regulation for automobile manufacturers. Fuel producers must reduce the CO 2 content of their fuels; automobile manufacturers must increase the efficiency of their products.

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

—Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is the Brussels-based trade association of the 15 major car, van, truck and bus producers in Europe.

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Standards CO2 Automobile Manufacturer Emissions

European, Japanese, and North American heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers call for harmonized global approach to improve fuel efficiency

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

As key participants in the goods movement and freight transport sectors, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers assembled here today recognize the importance of energy security, improved fuel efficiency and climate change. programs that are compatible with the complexities of the heavy-duty marketplace.

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US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Disapproval Resolution to Block EPA Regulation of GHG; Mirrors Murkowski Resolution

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. Executive branch agencies, like EPA, carry out the laws passed by Congress.

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European automakers and fuel suppliers argue for diesel as they call on policy makers to accelerate fleet renewal

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

Diesel cars, having significantly lower CO 2 emissions per kilometer, are essential to manufacturers’ efforts to reach the EU’s 2021 CO 2 fleet average targets and thereby help reduce road transport CO 2 emissions and mitigate climate change.

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Diesel Fleet Renewable Fuel

California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2010

Instead, the Board will pursue a performance-based approach as part of its vehicle climate change program to reduce CO 2 from air conditioning and provide cooler car interiors for California motorists. The cool cars regulation was early action item under AB 32 and adopted by the Air Resources Board (ARB) in June 2009.

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California Plug Cars Climate Change

Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. In this way, the BMW Group aims to ensure its partners fight climate change with the same determination and impact as it does itself.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to receive the Performance Standard certificate from the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative. Audi is also focusing on the manufacture of its products. Audi demands the use of green electricity in battery-cell production from its battery-cell suppliers and fixed this in its specifications.

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Audi CO2 Emissions Vehicles

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2016

The greater the range, the greater the number of credits earned by the manufacturer, which in turn will reduce the number of ZEV sales the manufacturer will need to reach its target. The goal of the ZEV standard is to incentivize automobile manufacturers to build more models and use increasingly efficient low-carbon technology.

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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

This new renewable energy goal, along with the pursuit of electrified vehicles and efficient manufacturing, is part of the company’s overall approach to strengthening its business, improving communities and addressing climate change. Tata Motors.

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Renewable GM Energy General Motors

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Setec Powerr

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Norwegian government’s climate protection goals and related support policies have played a significant role. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association said that European countries need to continue to increase investment in electric vehicle infrastructure.

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European, Japanese and American Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers Call for Global Policy Cooperation to Improve Energy Efficiency and Emissions of Road Freight Transport

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The discussions focused primarily on the issues of climate change and global energy security, but also covered global air quality-related emissions standards, improved fuel quality and specifications for renewable fuels.

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Manufacturer Global Emissions Engine

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The data are taken from fleet trials and automobile manufacturers as well as websites used by drivers to manage and monitor their own vehicles. For significant ongoing CO 2 eq improvements of PHEVs—and particularly of BEVs—the decarbonization of the electricity system needs to continue, the researchers said.

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PHEV Kits Range CO2

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. The European Commission will reveal its proposal on CO 2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year.

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Study concludes that sugar cane-based biorefineries producing ethanol and electricity could power a global auto fleet of hybrids and EVs using only 4% of available cropland

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Actions that might be required on the supply side include capacity and institutional building in potential sugar cane producing countries, technology transfer covering biomass and automobile manufacturing, removal of ethanol trade barriers, and the operation of independent power producers.

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Fleet Available Hybrid Power

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

The global warming provisions in the discussion draft are modeled closely on the recommendations of the US Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a coalition of electric utilities, oil companies, chemical companies, automobile manufacturers, other manufacturers and energy companies, and environmental organizations.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

In recent months, the agencies have had important discussions with many individual automobile manufacturers and other stakeholders, and our intention is to continue such discussions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. —Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking. EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and/or NHTSA-2010-0131.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy

Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

The bill is structured into four primary titles: Title I: Clean Energy; Title II: Energy Efficiency; Title III: Reducing Global Warming Pollution (the cap-and-trade bill); and Title IV: Transitioning to a Clean Energy Economy (which also includes a section on adapting to climate change). Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

In the first 10 months of this calendar year, the sales of hybrid in Europe grew by a strong double digit, accounting for 29 percent of the overall market, whereas BEVs accounted for 14 percent in EU, more than diesel for the first time, as per the Europe Automobile Manufacturers’ Association or ACEA. Hybrid penetration was at 5.5

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

In response, Ivan Hodac, Secretary General for the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said that the proposal to reach a fleet-average target of 95 gCO 2 /km for cars and 147 gCO 2 /km for vans by 2020 will remain extremely challenging.

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2020 Light CO2 Cars

Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. Support for methanol fueling infrastructure should also be considered.

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MIT Gas Climate Gas-Electric

Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

Fifty years later, the USA is faced with a similar challenge, energy independency and climatic change. As private companies, automobile manufacturers look for the lowest cost means of getting from A to B and the premiums that they can charge for getting from A to B faster. Power plant capital costs. Source: EIA.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Internationally co-ordinated programmes involving governments and automobile manufacturers will help trigger a faster development and uptake of new technologies in the 2020 time frame and beyond. Lower costs are ultimately passed on to consumers and reduce the overall cost of achieving energy security and climate change goals.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Fuel Transportation Engine

Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

At present, 17 of the 27 EU Member States levy CO 2 -related taxes on passenger cars, and 15 governments provide tax incentives for electrically chargeable vehicles, according to the newly published European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) Tax Guide 2010. Overview of EU CO 2 -based taxes.

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DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

NHTSA and EPA expect automobile manufacturers will meet these standards by more widespread adoption of conventional technologies that are already in commercial use, such as more efficient engines, transmissions, tires, aerodynamics, and materials, as well as improvements in air conditioning systems. Final Regulatory Impact Analysis.

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US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

EPA and NHTSA expect that automobile manufacturers will meet these proposed standards by utilizing technologies that will reduce vehicle GHG emissions and improve fuel economy. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. Preliminary regulatory impact analysis. Draft joint Technical Support Document (TSD).

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NHTSA Sets MY 2011 CAFE Standards; Estimates Industry-Wide 27.3 mpg

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2009

In response to the issuance of the final rule for MY 2011 CAFE, Dave McCurdy, President and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, said. Just prior to the release of the MY 2011 CAFE rule, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers had again called for a single approach for fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards.

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2011 MPG Standards Industrial

Why You Should Invest In an EV Charging Station?

Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 14, 2022

Almost every major automobile manufacturer currently provides at least one electric vehicle. So, whether or not your clients are savvy with automobiles, they may and will opt to go electric. #5. A Bouquet of Choices. Increased Buying Incentives.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The CO 2 emissions intensity of automobile production in North America was 592 kg/auto in FY14—down 21.6% Waste sent to landfills from automobile manufacturing operations in North America has been cut 97% since FY2001—from 26.2 from a high of 755 kg/auto in FY11. kg/auto to just 0.8 kg/auto in FY14.

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California ARB readying regulatory options to maintain state LDV GHG standards in event of Federal change

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2018

Mitch Bainwol, chief executive of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade group representing major automakers, will tell a US House of Representatives panel today that his members “ support standards that increase year over year that also are consistent with marketplace realities. ”.

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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

ACEA and PIK declare that by 2040 all new trucks sold need to be fossil-free

Volvo follows in Stellantis’ footsteps and departs from ACEA

1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

European, Japanese, and North American heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers call for harmonized global approach to improve fuel efficiency

US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Disapproval Resolution to Block EPA Regulation of GHG; Mirrors Murkowski Resolution

European automakers and fuel suppliers argue for diesel as they call on policy makers to accelerate fleet renewal

California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

European, Japanese and American Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers Call for Global Policy Cooperation to Improve Energy Efficiency and Emissions of Road Freight Transport

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Study concludes that sugar cane-based biorefineries producing ethanol and electricity could power a global auto fleet of hybrids and EVs using only 4% of available cropland

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

NHTSA Sets MY 2011 CAFE Standards; Estimates Industry-Wide 27.3 mpg

Why You Should Invest In an EV Charging Station?

Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

California ARB readying regulatory options to maintain state LDV GHG standards in event of Federal change

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