All About EV Batteries
A deep dive into battery tech by a man who was instrumental in helping it get on the road
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
German Court Sides with VW Diesel Owners on Compensation
Court allows buybacks on diesels rigged to evade pollution standards.
Save the Environment, Drive a Jeep?
Making a case for adding green credentials to off-road performance
Cummins, Tula Test Cylinder Deactivation Tech in Diesels
In this case, it’s mostly about reducing emissions—but fuel economy gains still add up
GM Expands Renewable Energy Program in Michigan
Solar and wind sources will generate 100% of U.S. facilities by 2030
German Carmakers Tout Scrappage Plan to Revive Sales
Cash-for-clunks could deliver cleaner air, faster production relaunch
How Much Will COVID-19 Impact Automotive R&D Spending?
Virtually all automakers and suppliers expect to reduce r&d spending this year, but company size and location make a difference.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
McLaren Eyes Synthetic Fuels
Can the carbon-neutral technology eventually become a viable alternative to electric vehicles?
Vehicle Certification in a COVID-19 World: Ricardo Adds Remote Testing
Carmakers and certification authorities can watch from home during the process
Canada Caught in the Middle in CO2 Rules Fight
Current regulations align with tougher standards
U.S. Fuel Economy Hits All-Time High
Gains keep coming despite the boom in trucks and SUVs
Report: Ride-Hailing Services Significantly Increase Emissions
Researchers call for more pooled rides in electric vehicles
VW Faces First U.S. Jury Trial Over Cheater Diesels
New phase begins over the company’s never-ending crisis
Six Reasons Euros Might Like EVs
How are you going to get the people behind the wheel of an EV?
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
VW Offers $900 Million to Diesel Owners in Europe
Volkswagen says it’s ready to begin paying €830 million in reparations in Germany to owners of diesels it rigged to evade European emission standards.
U.S. Drops Antitrust Probe of CO2 Deal by 4 Carmakers, California
Is the fight over emission standards nearing an end?
Europe’s Carmakers Seek Holistic Pollution Policy
European carmakers are pushing a 10-point plan to help reach the region’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Jeep Diesels Face Ban in Europe
Jeep faces a partial sales ban in Europe unless it fixes diesel-powered Grand Cherokee SUVs that evade emission regulations.
VW Chief Call for “Radical Overhaul”
Volkswagen's CEO says the company will fade away without "radical" overhaul.
VW in Talks to Settle German Diesel Claims
Volkswagen has shelled out billions of dollars in the U.S. over its diesel cheating scandal. Now it’s in talks to settle claims by more than 400,000 disgruntled customers in Germany.
Frito-Lay, Transportation and the Environment
Addressing greenhouse gas reduction in the snack food supply chain
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Panel Blasts Trump Plan to Freeze Emission Rules
A science advisor panel says the Trump administration would do the country more good by scrapping its plan to curb the tougher emission limits for cars currently due in 2021.
Robots in the Auto Industry
When it comes to the deployment of robots, the auto industry is the hands-down leader. Or maybe that should be “gripper down”
California, Canada and Counting Cars
According to widely accepted statics, if California was a country, it would have the fifth largest economy in the world.
Continental and Change
“After 2030, the last generation of diesel and gasoline engines will be launched. After 2040, it is possible that no more diesel and gasoline engines will be sold. From 2050, roads and cities will ideally be free of CO2 emissions.”
