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Green HGV association calls for

HGV association calls for 'rethink' of clean air zones

The Road Haulage Association says the proposed schemes in Leeds and Birmingham target HGVs "disproportionately".
By James Fossdyke 10h ago
Green Switch to hybrids instead of electric cars, emissions firm says

Switch to hybrids instead of electric cars, emissions firm says

Emissions Analytics says hybrids make better use of battery production than electric cars.
By James Fossdyke Jun 21, 2019
Green Birmingham and Leeds forced to delay introduction of clean air zones

Birmingham and Leeds forced to delay introduction of clean air zones

"Significant postponement" of the zones is down to delayed arrival of enforcement technology, councils say.
By James Fossdyke Jun 20, 2019
Government Government

Government's zero-emission plans 'falling short', industry body warns

BVRLA says plans must be "supercharged" to meet the ambitious 'net zero-emission' target.
By James Fossdyke Jun 19, 2019
Government New fuel labels hit forecourts to raise biofuel awareness

New fuel labels hit forecourts to raise biofuel awareness

New EU-wide system will see petrol marked E5 and diesel labelled B7.
By James Fossdyke Jun 07, 2019
Government London to introduce 15 mph speed limit

London to introduce 15 mph speed limit

The move is to cut pollution.
By Dominik Wilde May 30, 2019
Green London

London's Heathrow Airport is planning its own ULEZ

Some vehicles could be charged for entering Heathrow.
By James Fossdyke May 29, 2019
Government ULEZ takes 9,400 old, polluting cars off London

ULEZ takes 9,400 old, polluting cars off London's roads every day

The proportion of cleaner vehicles in central London is up to 74 percent.
By James Fossdyke May 27, 2019
Corporate / Financial Porsche slapped with £460m fine linked to Dieselgate

Porsche slapped with £460m fine linked to Dieselgate

The saga is finally over for the sports car brand.
By Anthony Karr May 09, 2019
Supercars Mercedes-AMG One hypercar delay caused by stricter emissions laws

Mercedes-AMG One hypercar delay caused by stricter emissions laws

AMG is making "great progress" fixing the problems to make the hypercar WLTP-compliant.
By Adrian Padeanu May 01, 2019
Green Evoque passes strict emissions test, aims to woo company car drivers

Evoque passes strict emissions test, aims to woo company car drivers

Passing the RDE2 emissions test means the car is now eligible for a lower rate of company car tax.
By James Fossdyke Apr 26, 2019
Green London

London's ULEZ sparks demand for hybrid and electric vehicles

Leading car buying website says the zone has upped interest - particularly for plug-in hybrids.
By James Fossdyke Apr 25, 2019
Government Haulage trade body says London ULEZ is punishing hauliers

Haulage trade body says London ULEZ is punishing hauliers

The Road Haulage Association says hauliers are "between a rock and a hard place".
By James Fossdyke Apr 22, 2019
Green Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

The National Infrastructure Commission also said the UK could decarbonise road and rail freight by 2050.
By James Fossdyke Apr 22, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Caterham is WLTP emissions exempt in UK market

Caterham is WLTP emissions exempt in UK market

But the new test has meant a revamp of the European line-up.
By James Fossdyke Apr 19, 2019
Government ULEZ has caused four in 10 Londoners to change their commute

ULEZ has caused four in 10 Londoners to change their commute

Four in 10 Londoners have switched their usual mode of transport, research suggests.
By James Fossdyke Apr 19, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Mercedes Vito now meets Euro 6c emissions regs with new engines

Mercedes Vito now meets Euro 6c emissions regs with new engines

The updated van will also get new connectivity tech and new instruments. Mercedes Vito adds Euro 6c compliant engines
By James Fossdyke Apr 16, 2019
Government Only one in three aware of the ULEZ going live, research shows

Only one in three aware of the ULEZ going live, research shows

Just one in three UK adults knows they will now be charged extra to take older, polluting cars into central London.
By James Fossdyke Apr 09, 2019
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