Porsche Launches Probe into Gas Engine Cheating
A new wrinkle in VW Group’s diesel engine emissions scandal?
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Ford Chides Rivals on California Emission Levels
Ads challenge other carmakers to beat federal fuel economy standards through 2026.
California Seeks to Ban IC Vehicles in 2035
Goal creates another confrontation with federal regulators
Daimler Will Pay $1.5 Billion for Diesel Emission Cheating in U.S.
Settlement covers 250,000 diesel sold in 2009-2011.
A New Way to Combat Climate Change: Rocks
Audi partners with Swiss startup on CO2 sequestration
Court Won’t Reconsider Ruling on VW Emission Updates
VW vows Supreme Court plea to bar local enforcement
Carmakers Ask for a Timeout on Emissions in Europe
COVID-19 blamed for clogging the certification process
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Calif., 5 Carmakers Agree on Tougher Emission Rules
Seeking middle ground between Obama, Trump era standards
Auto Alliance Backs VW Plea on Emission Updates
Arguing to block regional enforcement of pollution-tampering laws
BMW Goes All In on Sustainability
Comprehensive plan targets 7 million electrified vehicles on the road by 2030
Ex-VW Manager Will Finish U.S. Prison Term in Germany
Two more years to serve for role in diesel emission cheating scandal
Nevada to Give California’s Low-Emission Targets a Whirl
State vows to join 14 others that favor rougher emission rules.
GM’s Barra Says EV Switch Will Take Decades
GM sets its own pace for an all-electric future
Europe’s Carmakers Heading Wrong Way on CO2 Limits
Emissions continue to creep up as tougher limits take effect.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Groups Sue U.S. Over Fuel Economy Rollback
Legal fight expected to reach the Supreme Court
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
All About EV Batteries
A deep dive into battery tech by a man who was instrumental in helping it get on the road
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
Energy Giant bp Faces Future
Pre-COVID initiatives being accelerated, it seems
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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.
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