Green Car Congress
MARCH 10, 2012
A new study by researchers from Stockholm University concludes that automobile tires may be a potential previously unknown source of carcinogenic dibenzopyrenes—a type of high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)—to the environment. Automobile tire rubber in general consists of approximately 40?
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
A large number of components in automobiles are made from plastics; these have to meet exacting safety, heat-resistance and quality requirements. That is why, so far, only petroleum-based materials have been suitable for manufacturing plastic components in automobiles that are subjected to particularly intensive wear.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent, announced proposed regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of passenger automobiles and light trucks for model years 2017 to 2025. Environment Canada expects these regulations will reduce GHGs by 162 megatonnes between 2017 and 2025.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 12, 2016
In a joint statement, the two companies said that, given the rapid change in the auto industry, the industry is required to work not only on conventional automobile R&D, but also on R&D for advanced and future technologies in the fields including environment, safety, and IT.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2022
The researchers cite studies that show during the lifetime of an automobile tire. about 30% of its tread erodes and enters the environment. million metric tons of tire wear particles flow into the environment each year in the United States. Resources. They also cite a recent study that estimated more than 1.5 Hutton, E.I.
Green Car Congress
JULY 19, 2022
Beyond the vehicle, Supernal is collaborating with external partners and the Group’s more than 50 affiliates—which span automobiles, automotive parts, construction, robotics and autonomous driving—to co-create the expansive AAM value chain. Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. The dedicated plant is in the heart of its manufacturing facility in Lyon–Vénissieux.
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