Research from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that the environmental impact of vehicle manufacturing facilities has decreased by almost 24% over the last decade, despite the fact that the total number of cars produced on the continent increased by around five million between 2013 and 2017 alone.

Energy consumption per car produced also decreased by nearly 16% during the last ten years, while the amount of waste generated per car was cut by around 14%. Carmakers have been exploring numerous ways to enhance the energy efficiency of their manufacturing facilities, while suppliers are busy developing digital tools to help.