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 […]
Allstate Announces Net Zero Emissions Commitment
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) announced it has committed to achieve net zero emissions for direct, indirect and value-chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It will also set a target year for achieving a net zero investment portfolio by the end of 2025. The pledge by Allstate, the fourth largest private passenger auto insurer in the […]
Allianz Says Increased Part Repairs, Recycled Parts Use Would Significantly Lower Collision Repair Industry CO2 Emission in Europe
Company also forms partnerships to help repairers source recycled parts. Seeks to create sustainable repair facility certification program. Sustainable car insurance was the focus of the 10th Allianz Motor Day on October 19. Discussions at the international event hosted by global insurer Allianz centered on electric mobility as a key lever for decarbonization, as well […]
New York State to Mandate All New Vehicles be Zero Emission in 2035
Governor signs directive to advance zero-emission vehicles requirements for all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in state. New York Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday commemorated National Drive Electric Week by directing the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs […]
American Family Joins The Climate Pledge
American Family Insurance has become the first U.S.-based insurance company to join more than 375+ national and global companies across more than 53 industries and 34 countries in further committing to taking climate action by signing The Climate Pledge. Co- founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, The Climate Pledge is a commitment to […]
PPG Commits to Setting Science-Based Targets to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has committed to setting near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science through the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), which is an organization that helps companies define their decarbonization strategy and reduce the impacts of climate change. PPG has an existing goal to reduce GHG emissions intensity by […]