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Green UK should cut car use to meet emissions targets, MPs say

UK should cut car use to meet emissions targets, MPs say

Report also slams decision to cut grants for electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
By James Fossdyke Aug 23, 2019
Official LEVC celebrates 2,500th TX Taxi milestone

LEVC celebrates 2,500th TX Taxi milestone

The 2,500th new London Taxi went on show in Trafalgar Square.
By Dominik Wilde Aug 01, 2019
Government Over-emitting Euro 6 cars threaten to scupper air quality measures

Over-emitting Euro 6 cars threaten to scupper air quality measures

Government data shows some cars exempt from ULEZ charges are emitting more than they should.
By James Fossdyke Jul 26, 2019
Technology Audi promises to keep the five-cylinder turbo engine alive

Audi promises to keep the five-cylinder turbo engine alive

The engineers have figured out a way to make the 2.5-litre unit comply with future stricter emissions regulations.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 24, 2019
Green Average lease car

Average lease car's CO2 emissions hit five-year high amid diesel slump

Emissions among leased cars are up seven percent since 2017.
By James Fossdyke Jul 24, 2019
Industry Higher-ethanol petrol could be introduced next year - report

Higher-ethanol petrol could be introduced next year - report

The report claims it would have the same effect on emissions as removing 700,000 cars from the road.
By James Fossdyke Jul 19, 2019
Government Government wants car industry to tackle brake and tyre emissions

Government wants car industry to tackle brake and tyre emissions

Brake, tyre and road wear are set to make up 10 percent of UK fine particulate matter emissions by 2030.
By James Fossdyke Jul 12, 2019
Green Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

The first 1,250 grants for electric taxis have been taken.
By James Fossdyke Jul 11, 2019
Government Bristol City Council proposes ban on diesel cars

Bristol City Council proposes ban on diesel cars

Scheme is one of two proposals designed to improve air quality.
By James Fossdyke Jul 09, 2019
Green Government cuts tax on electric taxis in bid to increase uptake

Government cuts tax on electric taxis in bid to increase uptake

Move will save cabbies buying the LEVC TX electric taxi some £320 a year.
By James Fossdyke Jul 08, 2019
Government Government plots harsher engine idling crackdown on drivers

Government plots harsher engine idling crackdown on drivers

Proposals include raising fines for offenders.
By James Fossdyke Jul 01, 2019
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 Jun 26, 2019
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
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