Climate Change
Soaring SUV sales clash with attempts to slow climate change
Soaring demand for SUVs drove record sales for premium carmakers including BMW and Mercedes last year, leaving the industry on collision course with government efforts to tackle global warming despite big investments in electric vehicles. BMW said on Friday deliveries by its main luxury brand rose 2% to a record 2,168,516 vehicles last year, thanks to a 21% jump in sales of its "X" branded sport-utility vehicles (SUV) which now make up 44% of the BMW brand's global sales. At Mercedes
Climate change policies are going to be costly, says U.N.-backed report
Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to $2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned in a report. Rules aimed at lowering carbon emissions are expected to accelerate in the coming years as countries scramble to meet obligations under the 2015 Paris climate agreement limiting global warming. "As the realities of climate change catch up, social pressure mounts, and low car
Germany sets $60B climate policy as youths protest worldwide
Under pressure from environmental protests and growing support for the opposition Green party, the German government agreed Friday on a 54 billion euro ($60 billion) package of measures for tackling climate change. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the deal hammered out by governing parties during marathon talks overnight would boost the country's contribution to fighting global warming. Europe's biggest economy aims to cut its greenhouse emissions by 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.
Republican senator opposes Trump EPA pick over climate change policies
Several other Republican senators might also vote against confirming him.
Climate change situation is critical: Here's how your car choices can help
The U.N. report on climate change is devastating, but you can help.
NHTSA study forecasts dangerous rise in world temperatures by 2100
But it's being used to justify relaxing environmental standards.
Lithium processors risk shortfall as EV batteries quadruple demand
Although lithium is plentiful, the problem is ensuring there is enough capacity to process it.
California gives Volkswagen green light for clean vehicle infrastructure plan
This is the first part of the price VW will pay in its diesel emissions settlement.
Porsche says it found 'irregular' software as Germany recalls diesel Cayenne
"There is no explanation why this software was in this vehicle."
Australia to build superhighway for EVs beside Great Barrier Reef
An 1,118-mile stretch of coastline with charging stations.
Britain to ban new gasoline, diesel cars in 2040 - not good enough, London's mayor says
That's a long way off, and EVs are maturing quickly.
Russian dash cam plows through a plague of locusts
The video is a fascinating look at what, sadly for Dagestan, is an annual event.