The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 12 announced what it described as the most significant deregulatory action in U.S. history. Spearheaded by Administrator Lee Zeldin, the agency is set to roll back a series of emissions regulations that, according to the administration, have imposed economic burdens on industries, including the auto sector. The announcement […]
PPG Marks Progress On 2030 Sustainability Targets
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced strong progress against its near-term 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, including increasing sales from sustainably advantaged solutions and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout its own operations and the value chain. “Focusing on sustainability in its broadest sense is core to PPG’s purpose to protect and beautify the world,” […]
Axalta Announces Partnership with Solera on Sustainability
Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems to be integrated with Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform. Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) today announced a partnership with Solera that will help collision repair and refinish customers estimate their CO2 emissions. Through this partnership, Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems will […]
Interview: Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & North America Claims Sales at Solera
Brower details how artificial intelligence use in collision repair and claims is evolving along with its growing role supporting sustainability goals. For several years, collision repair facility operators and auto claims staff have been increasing using artificial intelligence (AI) enabled estimating tools to improve productivity and the claim process. In our video interview embedded below, […]
EPA Slows EV Transition in Final Emission Rule
Following criticism of 2023 proposal, EPA changes emissions requirements to allow manufacturing supply chains to scale while keeping overall emission reduction requirement. Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. The final rule modifies […]
UK National Body Repair Association Announces Greener Bodyshop Awards
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced the winners for the Greener Bodyshop winners held on September 14. “We are very honoured to recognise and award those who have made a significant impact in the industry, from environmental improvement and positive changes in business culture to their commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Thomas Hudd, […]
Auto Alliance Says EPA’s EV Rules are “Out of Whack”
Vehicle manufacturer association says latest proposals are not reasonable or achievable in timeframe proposed by regulator. In a blog post, John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, raised concerns with the April announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of new federal vehicle emissions standards. Bozzella also proposed changes to rules […]
US House Republicans Send Letter to EPA Opposing Proposed Emissions Regulation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the EPA received a letter signed by 151 Republican members of the U.S. House urging the agency to rescind its proposed rule that would create more stringent tail pipe emissions regulations for light and medium-heavy vehicles. If enacted, the rule would increasingly cap the amount of carbon dioxide […]
U.S. EPA Proposes More Stringent Pollution Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Cars and Trucks
Biden Administration seeks to accelerate transition to a clean-transportation future. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards that it says will accelerate the ongoing transition to a clean vehicles future and tackle the climate crisis. The proposed standards would improve air quality for communities across the nation, especially […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Partners with Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Greenhouse Gas Emission Study
Association believes repairing vehicles with recycled parts is a path to meeting net-zero carbon emissions. Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that it has partnered with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), located in Worcester, Mass., to undertake a nationwide study that will examine the environmental benefits of automotive recycling. Specifically, the research study will develop greenhouse gas […]