Eco-friendly practices
Tyrone Garrison plugs in a semi that is battery operated at the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 waves green flag on sustainability with lofty goals

By Mark Long May. 28, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

Roger Penske responds to questions during an interview on the victory podium before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Penske took ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway just two months before the pandemic closed the country and only now, in his third Indianapolis 500 as promoter, can he throw open the gates and host more than 300,000 guests at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Going green: IndyCar to use renewable fuel beginning in 2023

May. 27, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs $1B tax cut bill

By Brendan Farrington May. 06, 2022 03:31 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will save on items ranging from diapers and gasoline to auto racing tickets and energy efficient appliances under a $1 billion...

Roush Fenway becomes 1st carbon neutral NASCAR team

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2021 08:00 AM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Roush Fenway Racing set a goal to reduce its carbon footprint even as it raced a pair of gas-guzzling cars all across the country. ...

FILE -In this Jan. 30, 2020 file photo, a photographer captures images of the General Motors-Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell after a news conference in Detroit. On Thursday, Sept. 3, General Motors and Honda say they have signed a deal to explore sharing vehicle underpinnings and propulsion systems in North America. The companies say planning discussions on jointly designed vehicles will start immediately and include vehicles powered by both electricity and internal combustion engines. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Honda to withdraw from Formula One at end of 2021 season

By Mari Yamaguchi Oct. 02, 2020 04:34 AM EDT

Mercedes-AMG Petronas' Lewis Hamilton drives during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Mercedes bids for green as Hamilton eyes Schumacher records

By Joseph Wilson Mar. 09, 2020 01:17 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)
Hamilton and drivers say F1 should be more eco-friendly

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 24, 2019 03:31 PM EDT