Ford in Europe is introducing on the all-new Mondeo a new air filtration system that blocks up to 99% of pollen, almost all nitrogen dioxide—a key trigger of asthma—as well as gaseous pollutants and odors.
The new filter is 50% more effective than its predecessor at blocking ultra-fine particles, said Volker Scheer, technical expert, Environment and Health, Ford of Europe.
General Motors is using waste adhesive from the production of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to build stalactites for artificial bat caves. International bat experts from such non-governmental organizations as Bat Conservation International and the Organization for Bat Conservation are reviewing the application.
Volkswagen Group was told by China’s quality watchdog to submit supporting documents after the carmaker’s handling of a recall triggered consumer protests.
By Edward Taylor
Daimler AG will buy 25 percent of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta – the latest sign that motorbike and car technologies are converging, driven by a push to lower emissions and improve safety.
The Swindon Honda plant is now producing renewable hydrogen entirely from solar power. The plant previously had a hydrogen filling station, but the fuel was shipped in by trucks – now the plant can produce completely carbon-neutral fuel.
