It isn’t exactly a reusable or recoverable material
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Opening the EDSA Busway to ordinary motorists was also proposed
Sounds good to us
Apart from a better public transport network as well as safer pedestrian and alternative mobility pathways, we could also use more green spaces in our country. Yes, several cities in Metro Manila are implementing car-free Sundays to let people reclaim roads
They’re supposedly 90% sustainable
Cleaning up motoring isn't just about replacing internal combustion engines with electric powertrains. Almost every part of a car-from its seats to the plastics used in the interior-could stand to become more sustainable.Tires are one component that could
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Do you agree?
Koenigsegg has admitted that though his company has mapped out plans for an electric hypercar in the future, he's not convinced it's the only solution.Speaking to TopGear.com during Monterey Car Week, Christian von Koenigsegg noted that synthetic fuels
by Vijay Pattni
Would you do the same if you had the money?
A week ago Kylie Jenner posted an image of Travis Scott, her partner, on a runway. In the background are two private jets, and the photo was accompanied by a caption that reads "You wanna take mine or yours?"Obviously, Jenner was
by Drei Laurel
Would you still buy the vehicle knowing this?
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Just because an electric vehicle (EV) is clean on paper doesn't mean it's a truly zero-emission ride.A recent study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient
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Think this is true?
Yes, electric cars are better for the environment than their gas-guzzling counterparts-at least if we're talking on-the-road emissions. Take into account the production process, though, and they're not exactly squeaky-clean either.A recent report by
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The company hopes to have zero emissions by 2050
Yes, booking a delivery rider through an app is the go-to solution for sending smaller items in a hurry. But for larger packages, you're going to need something bigger than a motorbike.Delivery vans are usually the answer, and as
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Is this the future of rubber?
Hey, we love cars, but even we have to admit that motoring is a passion that takes a toll on the environment. One of the biggest byproducts the automotive industry churns out? Tires.Well, some tire manufacturers are finally beginning to clean
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Is this something you consider when buying a car?
Let's face it: Impact on animals and the environment isn't exactly a priority when buying a new car, even though it should be. But recent trends seem to indicate that this is changing, and people are at least becoming aware
And be the first country to accomplish this goal
Iceland has been blessed by nature. The Land of Fire and Ice (a tag applied here well before it was slapped on Game of Thrones) puts those resources to good use. When the ice melts, water flows. Hydroelectric accounts for 70% of
The carmaker calls it ‘Ambition 2030’
Nissan is the latest carmaker to announce its plans to achieve carbon neutrality over the next decades. The carmaker has now unveiled Nissan Ambition 2030, its long-term vision for "empowering mobility and beyond."Nissan aims to respond to critical, environmental, societal,
The brand is making a stand against animal cruelty
The use of leather in car interiors has been synonymous with premium quality for as long as we can remember. Volvo, though, isn't going to let the norm stop it from making a stand against animal cruelty.The Swedish carmaker has
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Lighter, better for efficiency, and easier on the planet
The auto industry's current obsession with going green isn't just limited to electric cars and hybrid powertrains. In case you weren't aware, companies are turning their attention to reducing the environmental impact of other components, too.Tires are one
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Another carmaker announces its shift
One by one, global car manufacturers are declaring their intent to do away with the ills of the internal combustion engine and fossil fuels. The latest is Honda, which has announced that all of its cars will run on electricity by the
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Baby steps
Never mind the quietness or environmentally sound underpinnings. About 15 minutes ago, I was in the middle of a busy Shaw Boulevard suddenly slowing down to a lurch every time I lifted off the accelerator-the intended effect of the E-Pedal,
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Exisiting models will continue to get updates, though
It looks like another car manufacturer has decided to truly clean up its act.According to a recent report by the Korea JoongAng Daily, Hyundai has ceased to develop new diesel engines as part of its shift towards zero-emission vehicles. The
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Excited for this, too?
It seems like forever since Nissan first announced that the Leaf would be making its way to Philippine shores. The Japanese carmaker confirmed the EV for our market in early 2019, saying it would arrive sometime in 2020.Well, 2020 is coming
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Boris Johnson is calling it the country’s green recovery
The United Kingdom is making the great green leap, announcing that it will end the sale of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles by the year 2030.In an opinion article for the Financial Times, Prime Minister Boris Johnson shared plans for the
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The right move
If you like breathing air, you're going to like this: According to a report by Nikkei Asia, China has announced that it plans to phase out gasoline-powered cars by the year 2035.Details surrounding the move to eco-friendly vehicles
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