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Donlen, Environmental Defense Fund and GreenDriver Target 20% GHG Reduction from Commercial Fleets

Green Car Congress

” This commitment indicates a significant pledge by all three organizations to work together to transform the environmental impact of the fleet industry. There are nearly three million vehicles in US corporate fleets; industry-wide participation in this effort could eliminate more than 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The year 2023 was the first in which China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) 3 industry ran without support from national subsidies for EV purchases, which have facilitated expansion of the market for more than a decade. As the market matures, the industry is entering a phase marked by increased price competition and consolidation.

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Are Disposable Hotel Slippers the Next Plastic Straws?

Baua Electric

In November, managers at the Arenas del Mar resort near Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, challenged employees to come up with ways to operate more sustainably. However, at the end of the day, every bit of waste adds up and increasing attention is being paid to these aspects as part of a broader sustainable industry approach.”