COMMENT: Auto industry must act fast to maintain reduced carbon emissions

Global CO2 emissions will shrink by at least 2.5 billion tonnes, or 5%, this year. We have all, as a result of the pandemic, experienced a life with less pollution. As we slowly begin to emerge from coronavirus lockdown, recognising concerns related to on-going social distancing, and the associated challenges to cost-effective public transportation, many will look to the automotive industry to speed up its efforts on low carbon propulsion.