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Innovation and exchange of ideas at the heart of event spotlighting new approaches to sustainability and safety

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), under the leadership of President Masayoshi Sakaguchi, has launched an "Upcycling Project" aimed at transforming used roadside assistance uniforms into new, functional products through crowdfunding. This initiative is set to run from Wednesday, July 10, to Friday, August 30.

The FIA will aim to achieve equal opportunities for women and people with disabilities by 2040 These new goals strengthen the FIA’s existing Sustainability Roadmap, which promotes a dynamic approach to achieving net-zero. The announcement came as part of the FIA’s 120th anniversary Conference, currently taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

A world-first program to test the real-world vehicles’ fuel consumption and emissions is garnering international attention and seeking further collaboration between the Australian Clubs, Green NCAP and German motoring club ADAC over data-sharing.

The event took place in Porto, ahead of the WRC Vodafone Rallye de Portugal. The packed agenda saw WRC share a raft of new announcements – including the launch of the Championships’ Sustainability Roadbook, a new programme to encourage female participation in rally, and the launch of a new partnership with the ESA. Featured speakers included the European Space Agency’s Guillaume Prigent and rally legends Michèle Mouton, Pernilla Solberg, and Burcu Çetinkaya. It was held in partnership with WRC Beyond Rally and ACP.

WRC Promoter has today (24 April) unveiled its Sustainability Roadbook, providing clear frameworks and guidance for the sustainable future of the championships under its stewardship.

The event will take place on 9th May 2024 at Exponor - Porto International Fair It is co-hosted by WRC Promoter, FIA and Automóvel Club de Portugal Panels and discussions will touch on biodiversity, social impact and innovation.

The FIA and Formula E co-hosted the first ever Sustainable Innovation Series event in Tokyo on Thursday.

FIA Member Club FDM (Federation of Danish Motorists) has achieved a significant milestone by breaking its 50-year-old membership record, now boasting 278,000 households with car memberships. This surge in membership is attributed largely to the evolving landscape of motoring, particularly amidst the green transition and the growing popularity of electric vehicles.

At the upcoming FIA Americas Awards on February 3 in Panama, the Technical School Nº 35, winners of the 2023 ECO YPF Challenge, is set to receive recognition in the sustainability category. Organised by the YPF Foundation and supervised by FIA Member Club the Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA), this motorsport competition engages students from technical schools across Argentina, promoting eco-friendly car design and integration of technology with education.