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Manufacturing / Production Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

The Swedish automaker compares how much it emits to make an XC40 versus a fully-electric C40 or XC40 Recharge.
By Andrei Nedelea 21 November 2021
Government COP26: Only 6 automakers commit to no petrol vehicles by 2040

COP26: Only 6 automakers commit to no petrol vehicles by 2040

China, Germany, and the US also didn't sign the agreement
By Brian Potter 11 November 2021
Industry Mercedes Dieselgate nightmare revisited with new German report

Mercedes Dieselgate nightmare revisited with new German report

The automaker has been accused of using eight defeat devices previously unknown.
By Brian Potter 08 November 2021
Safety Slow down: Autobahn speed limit favoured by majority of Germans

Slow down: Autobahn speed limit favoured by majority of Germans

It's more about climate than safety.
By Brian Potter 02 November 2021
Industry Europe: Jaguar Land Rover will pay Tesla for CO2 emission pooling

Europe: Jaguar Land Rover will pay Tesla for CO2 emission pooling

The company joins Tesla's CO2 emission pool alongside Honda for the year 2021.
By Brian Potter 28 October 2021
Green London ULEZ expands to cover an area 18 times bigger than before

London ULEZ expands to cover an area 18 times bigger than before

London mayor Sadiq Khan says the expansion will be good news for health across London.
By James Fossdyke 25 October 2021
Industry [UPDATE] VW using 'defeat device' again, EU court advisor says

[UPDATE] VW using 'defeat device' again, EU court advisor says

The Court of Justice of the European Union is expected to investigate the case.
By Brian Potter 24 September 2021
Industry More Londoners consider changing transport due to emissions crackdown

More Londoners consider changing transport due to emissions crackdown

Survey finds Ultra-Low Emissions Zone is inspiring some changes.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 26 August 2021
Green UK major road network plans to be 'net' zero-emission by 2050

UK major road network plans to be 'net' zero-emission by 2050

Highways England's three-stage plan will see the network "decarbonised" by 2050.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2021
Green Europe's zero-emission proposal ends new petrol, diesel car sales in 2035

Europe's zero-emission proposal ends new petrol, diesel car sales in 2035

The European Commission's plan is aggressive, but will it be approved by EU members?
By Christopher Smith 15 July 2021
Manufacturing / Production Porsche wants its suppliers to go green, or else

Porsche wants its suppliers to go green, or else

The push for carbon neutrality continues.
By Jacob Oliva 07 July 2021
Industry Two-door Jeep Wrangler gets the axe in Europe due to emissions regulations

Two-door Jeep Wrangler gets the axe in Europe due to emissions regulations

The off-roader will be available on the Old Continent exclusively with four doors and a PHEV setup.
By Adrian Padeanu 30 June 2021
Green New pollution-busting clean air zone arrives in Birmingham

New pollution-busting clean air zone arrives in Birmingham

But it isn't being enforced until the middle of the month.
By James Fossdyke 03 June 2021
Green Going zero-emission in 2035 will be 'huge challenge', report says

Going zero-emission in 2035 will be 'huge challenge', report says

The report by MPs says the government has work to do before all cars become electric.
By James Fossdyke 21 May 2021
Official Toyota UK offers tracking kits to combat catalytic converter theft

Toyota UK offers tracking kits to combat catalytic converter theft

Here's to hoping that this service rolls out globally.
By Jacob Oliva 14 May 2021
Rumours Renault ends development of new diesel engines

Renault ends development of new diesel engines

The company will update the existing ones, though.
By Anthony Karr 27 April 2021
Manufacturing / Production Polestar 0 Project aims to make a truly carbon-neutral EV by 2030

Polestar 0 Project aims to make a truly carbon-neutral EV by 2030

Because planting trees may not be enough.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 07 April 2021
Green Bath becomes first UK city outside London to introduce clean air zone

Bath becomes first UK city outside London to introduce clean air zone

The zone is now in place, but private motorists are not being charged.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2021
Police Police recover 250 stolen catalytic converters, arrest 19 in bust

Police recover 250 stolen catalytic converters, arrest 19 in bust

Police valued the converters at over £500,000.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 March 2021
Green Local authorities get £5m to tackle air pollution issues

Local authorities get £5m to tackle air pollution issues

Projects include charge point installations and electric car promotion campaigns.
By James Fossdyke 11 March 2021
Weird Watch Tesla Model Y on Autopilot avoid coal-rolling Ram diesel truck

Watch Tesla Model Y on Autopilot avoid coal-rolling Ram diesel truck

Autopilot isn't that smart, is it?
By Eric Loveday 09 March 2021
Industry Greenpeace accuses VW of lowering emission fine by selling cars to itself

Greenpeace accuses VW of lowering emission fine by selling cars to itself

Volkswagen says this was going to happen regardless of the penalty.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 16 February 2021
Corporate / Financial Europe: Volkswagen Group missed 2020 CO2 fleet target

Europe: Volkswagen Group missed 2020 CO2 fleet target

Just around 0.5 g/km was missing, but it's enough to see a fine of more than €100 million.
By Mark Kane 22 January 2021
Industry Honda encourages UK government to support hybrids, not electric cars

Honda encourages UK government to support hybrids, not electric cars

Honda believes the ICE engine shouldn't be replaced by 2035. It's short-range electric cars prove its stance.
By Steven Loveday 14 October 2020
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