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The Toyota Corolla Hybrid was named the 2020 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Photo: Mark Ralston / AFP
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid was named the ... […]
Environmental pollution, Transportation and mobility, Infographic, Photos, Video 3D

Hybrid cars’ green credentials under scrutiny

Hybrid cars are increasingly popular in the European Union as eco-conscious drivers turn away from their more polluting counterparts, but environmentalists warn they're not as green as they seem
1 year ago
An obsolete vehicle is moved at the Indra Automobile Recycling facility in Romorantin, central France. Photo: Eric Piermont / AFP
An obsolete vehicle is moved at the Indr... […]
Climate change, Transportation and mobility, Infographic, Video 3D

Auto sector shifts gear towards recycling parts, batteries

From ageing electric batteries to old engines to rearview mirrors, the auto industry is revving up its recycling efforts as it faces pressure to reduce its colossal carbon footprint
1 year ago
An undated photo released by Cornish Lithium shows exploratory drilling for lithium taking place at a former mine in Redruth, Cornwall. Cornish Lithium / AFP
An undated photo released by Cornish Lit... […]
Economy, Energy, Environmental pollution, Transportation and mobility, Infographic, Video 3D

Electric car lithium demand powers mining revival in UK

As the global auto sector accelerates production of electric cars, one British company is hoping to cash in from mining lithium needed to make rechargeable batteries that power the vehicles
2 years ago
Cars on the A7 motorway between Lyon and Vienne in southeastern France. Photo: Philippe Desmazes / AFP /File
Cars on the A7 motorway between Lyon and... […]
Climate change, Economy, Environmental pollution, Taxation, Transportation and mobility, Infographic, Video 3D

Will drivers get burned by EU ban on petrol or diesel cars?

The European Commission has unveiled plans to effectively ban the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines from 2035. What will this mean for drivers?
2 years ago
Carbon prices need to increase to push polluters to shift to renewable sources, experts say. Photo: Ina Fassbender / AFP / File
Carbon prices need to increase to push p... […]
Climate change, Economy, Environmental pollution, Health, Transportation and mobility, Infographic, Video 3D

Brussels sets stage for battle over emissions cuts

The European Commission is set to unveil a vast package of draft green legislation on Wednesday designed to govern a faster transition to a low carbon economy
2 years ago
Most old cars should be recycled as the EU framework foresees 90% of parts being recovered. Photo: John MacDougall / AFP / File
Most old cars should be recycled as the ... […]
Climate change, Economy, Environmental pollution, Health, Transportation and mobility, Infographic, Video 3D

EU prepares to send petrol cars to the scrap heap

Europe's prestigious carmakers lead the world in perfecting the internal combustion engine -- but the days of the petrol motor are numbered, and the continent is changing gear
2 years ago
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