🌍 Going green: how impactful are Europe’s most popular cars? 🌍 Some of Europe’s best-selling cars are now under Green NCAP’s sustainability lens. From the @DaciaBelux_FR Sandero and @Citroen C3 to the @VW Passat, @renaultgroup 5 E-Tech, @MINI Cooper E, @Jeep Avenger Electric, and @BMW 5 Series, these are cars many drivers already recognise, consider, or buy in large numbers. Green NCAP’s latest feature story shows that popularity does not always tell the full sustainability of cars. Battery size, vehicle weight, production impact, energy supply, and real-world efficiency all shape a car’s true environmental footprint from cradle to grave. ⚡ The MINI Cooper E proves that smaller really can be better, achieving 5 stars and one of the lowest impacts measured by Green NCAP. The Renault 5 E-Tech, France’s best-selling electric car in April, also earns 5 stars, combining mainstream appeal with strong environmental performance. The rugged Jeep Avenger Electric, an electric crossover that shares its foundation with the FIAT 600e popular in Italy and Spain, achieves 5 stars too, demonstrating that a small electric SUV can tread more lightly than many expect. 🍃 The Citroën C3 Hybrid, Europe’s ninth best-selling car in the first quarter of 2026, earns a respectable 3 1/2 stars, showing useful efficiency gains from mild-hybrid technology. The Dacia Sandero, one of Europe’s most popular new cars and Spain’s best-selling car in 2025, achieves a respectable 3 stars, proving that affordable petrol cars can still deliver decent environmental performance. The Volkswagen Passat remains a commendable 3-star choice for long-distance family travel, while the BMW 5 Series shows the challenge heavier combustion models face when assessed across their full life cycle. ⚖️ “Unlike standard ratings that focus primarily on tailpipe emissions, Green NCAP’s sustainability rating is the most authoritative, impartial overview of a car's total environmental impact. Factors such as battery size, vehicle weight, and the sustainability of energy supply processes shape a car’s overall footprint. And with a wealth of information about real-world driving experience, Green NCAP is also the go-to resource to determine how well a new car meets a driver’s practical needs,” says Dr. Aleksandar Damyanov, Technical Manager Green NCAP. ⚙️ Read the full feature story here 👉 bit.ly/2605GreenNCAPStory 🍃 #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCA #electricvehicles #hybrid #petrol #energyefficiency #futuremobility #cleanmobility #vehicletesting #Renault5 #MINICooperE #JeepAvenger #VolkswagenPassat #BMW5Series #CitroenC3 #DaciaSandero

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🌍 Hybrid-powered SUVs are almost as environmentally friendly as electric cars 🌍 Green NCAP’s latest results reveal an interesting outcome in the large SUV segment. The hybrid Dacia Bigster and the fully electric Cadillac Optiq achieve very similar overall environmental impact, despite using different powertrains. Both cars earned a 3-1/2-star Sustainability Rating, with scores of 63% and 67%, respectively. ⚖️🚗 While the Optiq benefits from zero tailpipe emissions, its large 80 kWh battery and weight of nearly 2.4 tonnes affect efficiency, particularly in cold weather and on longer journeys. Its charging performance is also slower than comparable electric SUVs, meaning drivers may need to wait up to 40 minutes to recharge from 10% to 80%. 🔋❄️ In contrast, the Bigster’s hybrid system makes efficient use of electric assistance, delivering fuel consumption as low as 4.8 L/100 km in urban driving. Green NCAP finds it interesting to discover how two similarly large SUVs – one hybrid, the other electric – can have broadly the same environmental impact. 🌱 Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2604GreenNCAPPR 🍃 @daciauk @cadillac / @cadillaceurope #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCA #EV #hybrid #SUV #Dacia #Cadillac #energyefficiency #vehicletesting #futuremobility

🌍 Reborn Renaults achieve five-star sustainability ratings 🌍 Green NCAP’s latest results put the spotlight on the Renault 4 E-Tech and Renault 5 E-Tech, both earning the maximum five-star Sustainability Rating. The two electric models stand out for their strong performance across Clean Air, Energy Efficiency, and Greenhouse Gas assessments, while also delivering solid results in Driving Experience, including charging, cabin heating, and real-world energy use. Building on their recent Euro NCAP safety results, both vehicles present a compelling option for drivers seeking a combination of safety and sustainability. ⚡🚗 A notable finding emerges in the large SUV segment, where the hybrid Dacia Bigster and the fully electric Cadillac Optiq achieve very similar overall environmental impact. While the Optiq benefits from zero tailpipe emissions, its large battery and weight affect efficiency and charging time. In contrast, the Bigster’s hybrid system delivers strong fuel efficiency, particularly in urban driving, showing how different technologies can reach comparable outcomes through different trade-offs. ⚖️🌱 In the small car segment, the Citroën C3 hybrid petrol outperforms the Dacia Sandero petrol, achieving a higher sustainability score thanks to lower consumption and reduced environmental impact. The Sandero’s results highlight that smaller size alone does not guarantee better sustainability, reinforcing the importance of independent testing. 🚘 “Green NCAP offers drivers a trusted, independent view of a car’s true environmental impact, highlighting real-world energy consumption and giving drivers useful insight, especially at a time when fuel prices are rising,” comments Dr. Aleksandar Damyanov, Technical Manager of Green NCAP. ⚙️ Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2604GreenNCAPPR 🍃 @renaultgroup / @renault_fr @daciauk @cadillaceurope / @cadillac @citroen #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCA #EV #electric #hybrid #Renault #Renault5 #Renault4 #Dacia #Cadillac #Citroen #vehicletesting #cleanmobility #energyefficiency #futuremobility

🌍 Green NCAP and CharIN sign MoU to strengthen EV interoperability 🌍 Green NCAP and the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation on electric vehicle interoperability and charging transparency. Green NCAP will reference the CharIN Label within its Driving Experience assessment, highlighting charging compatibility and performance where relevant. CharIN’s conformance testing programmes may also be integrated into Green NCAP’s evaluation framework, supporting greater transparency around EV charging interoperability. ⚡🔌 “CharIN and recognising its conformance testing programmes, we are strengthening the information available to consumers about charging compatibility and performance. This collaboration supports our mission to empower drivers and fleets to make well-informed, sustainable mobility choices based on verified and independent assessments,” says Dr. Aleksandar Damyanov, Technical Manager of Green NCAP.⚙️ “By integrating CharIN’s conformance testing programs into independent assessments, we can help ensure that vehicles and charging infrastructure work seamlessly together and support the continued growth of e-mobility,” explains Michael Keller, Chief Technology Officer of CharIN. 🔋 Read the full press release here 👉🏻 bit.ly/2603GreenNCAPPR 🍃 #GreenNCAP #CharIN #forgreenercars #EV #electricvehicles #emobility #charging #EVinteroperability #sustainability #drivingexperience #EVcharging #futuremobility #vehicletesting #cleanmobility #EVecosystem

🌍 The Dacia Spring is Green NCAP’s top City & Supermini | Full Electric Car 🌍 The Dacia Spring shines as Green NCAP’s Category Winner for City & Supermini and Full Electric Car, achieving a five-star Sustainability Rating and a perfect score of 100%. With a compact 27.6 kWh battery, the Spring shows how doing more with less can significantly reduce environmental impact. Its low mass and modest battery size bring clear benefits during manufacturing and end-of-life recycling, while strong energy efficiency supports outstanding overall sustainability performance. ⚡🍃 As part of Green NCAP’s 2025 Category Winners, the Dacia Spring stands out for combining minimal life-cycle CO₂ impact with efficient everyday operation. Category Winners are identified by comparing vehicles within the same class based on Green NCAP’s Sustainability Rating, which integrates full Life Cycle Assessment results into a clear, comparable star rating. ⭐️ Read the full press release here 👉🏻 bit.ly/2601GreenNCAPPR 🚗 @daciauk / @dacia_fr #GreenNCAP #CategoryWinners #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCA #starratings #fivestars #EV #electric #citycar #supermini #greenmobility #vehicletesting #Dacia #Spring

🏆 Green NCAP names top Category Winners in sustainability for 2025 🏆 Green NCAP reveals the top Category Winners for 2025, highlighting the ‘greenest’ cars tested under its updated Sustainability Ratings. Choosing a new car and comparing its environmental impact with other models can be a challenge for car buyers, but with the right metrics, informed, sustainable decisions are at your fingertips. Green NCAP announces the ‘greenest’ cars tested since launching its new sustainability ratings and driver experience assessment last September. 🌍🚘 The 2025 Category Winners are: the Dacia Spring, FIAT 600e, CUPRA Born, BYD SEALION 7, and SEAT Ibiza, covering small electric city cars, electric family models, electric SUVs, and an efficient petrol-powered hatchback. Together, these cars show how different technologies can deliver strong sustainability performance when designed and used efficiently. ⚡⛽ “By introducing Green NCAP Category Winners every year since 2023, we provide a clearer and more accessible way for users to identify the most sustainable vehicles within each major vehicle and powertrain category. This helps consumers focus quickly on models that combine low environmental impact with strong overall performance,” explains Dr. Aleksandar Damyanov, Technical Manager of Green NCAP. 🌍 Read the full press release here 👉🏻 bit.ly/2601GreenNCAPPR 🚗 @daciauk / @Dacia_FR @SEATofficial @CUPRA @fiat @BYDGlobal / @BYD_Europe #GreenNCAP #CategoryWinners #sustainability #forgreenercars #LCA #vehicletesting #cleanair #greenmobility #EV #electric #petrol #drivingexperience #starratings #sustainabletransport #fleetmobility #FIAT #Dacia #CUPRA #BYD #SEAT

Shri Asit Gopal, SS & FA, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), visited ICAT, a division of NAB and an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. ICAT is a leading, world-class automotive testing, certification, homologation, R&D, and Design & Engineering service provider. During the visit, he reviewed key testing and evaluation facilities, including the NVH Lab, EMC & Electronics Lab, Passive Safety Lab, Engine & Vehicle Emission Testing facilities, Fatigue Lab, Vehicle Test Track, and Vehicle Evaluation Lab. On the occasion, Shri Asit Gopal also graced the inauguration of the “Advanced Electric Vehicle NVH Test Facility” at the NVH Lab—a Centre of Excellence in the country, strengthening India’s testing capabilities for next-generation electric vehicles. @icat_in #MinistryOfHeavyIndustries #MHI #ICAT #AutomotiveTesting #VehicleTesting #EVs #ElectricMobility #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #EVTesting #NVHTesting #Homologation #Certification #ViksitBharat

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🌐 Green NCAP's updated website empowers consumers to make greener car choices 🌐 Green NCAP unveils its updated website, designed to help drivers make smarter, more sustainable choices. For the first time, consumers can explore the full environmental impact of cars throughout their lifetime—from production to disposal—with the integration of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into testing and Green NCAP's sustainable star rating. Alongside this, the platform now includes vehicle efficiency parameters for towns, rural roads, and highways, as well as consumption data for warm and cold conditions, and driving range. 🌍 The redesigned platform introduces new comparison tools, improved transparency, and easier navigation. Visitors can filter by powertrain, body type, or brand and discover how their preferred vehicle performs across categories such as greenhouse gas emissions, clean air, and energy efficiency. 🔋📊 Green NCAP invites all consumers, business owners, journalists, and stakeholders to explore the new tools and join the journey towards a cleaner mobility future. 🌿 Explore the new website here 👉🏻 greenncap.com 🚗 Read our newest press release here 👉🏻 bit.ly/2509GreenNCAPPR 🚗 #GreenNCAP #newwebsite #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCAtool #drivingexperience #transparency #climateaction #cleanair #ecoposturing #futuremobility #EV #climateneutral #visionzero #greenmobility #2025protocols #vehicletesting #carratings

🌎 MINI Cooper E and FIAT 600e top Green NCAP’s new Sustainability Ratings 🌎 Green NCAP announces the first results under its 2025 protocols, with the MINI Cooper E and FIAT 600e achieving top Sustainability Ratings. The new rating system is the world’s first to fully integrate Life Cycle Assessment data, offering a ‘cradle to grave’ view of a vehicle’s true environmental impact. It includes everything from production emissions to how much energy the car uses in real-world driving conditions. 🌱⚡🔧 12 vehicles were tested under the new methodology, revealing how weight, battery size, and vehicle efficiency influence sustainability. With five-star scores of 97% and 96% respectively, the MINI and FIAT prove that small, thoughtfully designed EVs can deliver big environmental benefits. However, results also show that larger, heavier vehicles, including premium SUVs, often fall short in their scores due to the impact of their production and energy usage . 🔋 The new Driving Experience assessment also makes its debut, evaluating how cars perform in daily life, including charging capability, range in cold weather conditions, and cabin comfort. This allows consumers to match their choice with how and where they drive. ❄️🔌 “As the need to tackle global warming becomes more pressing, so too does the need to decarbonise road-based transport. But, historically, it has been difficult for drivers to get a full and independent picture of a vehicle’s true environmental impact over its lifetime. Green NCAP is concerned that consumers might be unknowingly ‘eco-posturing’ – driving vehicles that have more of an impact on the planet than they think,” says Dr. Aleksandar Damyanov. “Green NCAP is addressing this by providing the most comprehensive and updated overview of a car’s carbon footprint and showing how emissions, performance, and suitability can vary according to where and how it is made, just as much as the driving conditions.” 💬🌍 Read our press release here on our new website 👉🏻 bit.ly/2509GreenNCAPPR 🚗 #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #futuremobility #greenmobility #cleanair #vehicletesting #zeroemissions #LCAtool #2025procedures #ecoposturing #Dolphin #starratings #fivestars #EV #electric #LCAAward #EuropeanLCA #EUsustainability #vehicletesting #carratings

BNCAP gaining global credibility as automakers opt for testing in India: @nitin_gadkari 🚗 Read more: shorturl.at/M6DOk ✍🏼 Kriti Saraiya #BNCAP #RoadSafety #VehicleTesting #MadeInIndia #AutoSafety

The U.S. Air Force Test Center is ordering 2 Cybertrucks alongside 31 other towable vehicles for live-fire testing at White Sands, New Mexico. They don’t need to run. Batteries will be removed, but bodies, glass, mirrors, and wheels stay intact. Cybertruck is the only brand called out, thanks to its stainless-steel build, 48V system, and potential resemblance to vehicles adversaries might deploy. The goal: give sensors and munitions real-world, car-sized targets not put Cybertrucks into service. #EveryX #EveryXNews #USAirForce #Cybertruck #Tesla #DefenseTech #MilitaryTesting #MilitaryTech #DefenseIndustry #VehicleTesting

From mechanics to code: is vehicle testing going fully virtual? Bruno Massa (Siemens) explores zero prototyping, simulation, and the evolution of automotive validation. 🔗 sie.ag/5NfaSk #Simcenter #VehicleTesting

Tata Technologies and Emerson join forces to deliver advanced testing solutions for software-defined and electrified vehicles, driving innovation across global mobility sectors To know more: shorturl.at/3CNrS #TataTechnologies #Emerson #MobilityInnovation #VehicleTesting

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Handed over newly installed Wheel Mass Meters & Brake Rollers at Beaufort West Testing Station, a big move for road safety, better compliance & modernised testing. Upgrades like these help us serve communities better. 🚗🔧✅ #RoadSafety #VehicleTesting #MobilityForAll