Critical Mass Wins 2026 Independent Press Award
We are proud to share that Critical Mass: The One Thing You Need to Know About Green Cars has been named a 2026 Independent Press Award Winner.
In an era where climate change dominates global discussion, Critical Mass sees Felix our CEO, Nick Molden and Felix Leach unpack the complexity of vehicle emissions with clarity and rigour. Building on insights from Felix’s previous work, Racing Toward Zero, the book tackles the often-confusing landscape of automotive pollution by asking a deceptively simple question: what single piece of information best captures the true environmental impact of cars?
Written for a digital age awash with information but eluded of meaningful understanding, Critical Mass challenges oversimplified narratives around road transport and sustainability. Leach and Molden advocate for a more sophisticated, yet accessible perspective about emissions, examining the real-world impacts of different vehicle powertrains and moving beyond CO₂ alone to consider wider environmental and societal effects.
The Independent Press Award recognises excellence in independent publishing and honours books that demonstrate strong editorial quality, originality, and relevance. Being selected as a 2026 winner reflects the growing importance of transparent, factual analysis in climate and mobility discussions.
At Emissions Analytics, our work has always focused on delivering robust, independent data to inform policymakers, industry leaders and the public. This award reinforces the value of applying the same rigorous approach beyond research and into public-facing dialogue.
We would like to thank the Independent Press Award judges, Gabrielle Olczak from IPA, Sherry Nigam and SAE International for your support as publishers, our readers and everyone who has engaged with the book since its publication.
Find the full award listing here:
https://www.independentpressaward.com/2026-winners/9781468608212