The sound of the engine may be a cliché, but make no mistake – the automotive industry is moving in a greener direction. As more car-makers recognise their environmental accountability, a diverse range of initiatives and technologies are being embraced to create cleaner cars and a cleaner culture of transport.
Electric Vehicles Lead the Charge:
The time of electric vehicles (EVs) as a thing of the future is over: EVs are a new chance to combat climate change. As zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles, EVs help mitigate urban air pollution and our use of fossil fuels. To learn more about the environmental advantages of electric vehicles, read our blog post on EVs and the environment.
Building a Greener Assembly Line:
Sustainability should not be solely a matter for the cars, because of the energy and materials used in preparing the manufacturing process, as well. Car manufacturers are becoming more environmentally friendly in their operations to lower their carbon footprint. For example, they can use recycled materials in some car parts, produce the cars in factories using renewable energy sources, and reduce waste in the process. Want to learn more about these actions? In our blog post ‘Green manufacturing initiatives in the automotive industry’ you can see how car makers can become more green.
Every Drop Counts:
While EVs are becoming more common and cars using alternative fossil fuels are increasing, gasoline-powered cars are certainly not being driven into oblivion. However, this does not mean
that car manufacturers have stopped improving fuel efficiency. In fact, improvements in engine technology and materials science are producing lighter, more fuel-efficient cars that drive further on a tank, helping to reduce overall emissions. Wondering what new fuel-efficient car technologies are right around the corner? Our blog post ‘Fuel-efficient car technologies of the future’ has you covered. Fuel-efficient car technologies of the future.
The Final Lap: Responsible End-of-Life Practices:
A car’s life doesn’t come to an end just because it gets dumped in a junkyard. A sustainable approach to getting rid of cars helps ensure that retired vehicles are responsibly recycled and used car components end up in the right place. Not only does this avoid littering our landfills, but it can also salvage valuable materials and re-use them in new vehicles. Are you already convinced that sustainable car recycling is a good thing? Then go and read our blog post “Sustainable car recycling programmes”. It explains how the automotive aftermarket is closing the loop [Link to internal blog post about sustainable car recycling]. The Road to a Sustainable Future: The automotive industry are putting their foot down on environmental impacts, as more and more EVs enter the scene and car companies recycle responsibly. Even more promising, biofuels and other renewable energy sources promise an even greener future for driving, so buckle up.
