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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
Green Bath and Birmingham to introduce clean air zones in 2021

Bath and Birmingham to introduce clean air zones in 2021

Bath's zone will be the first English clean air zone outside London.
By James Fossdyke 14 October 2020
Government California to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales starting in 2035

California to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales starting in 2035

The executive order by Governor Newsom is all in an effort to combat climate change.
By Jeff Perez 25 September 2020
Green UK needs to bring combustion ban forward to meet climate goals – study

UK needs to bring combustion ban forward to meet climate goals – study

A new study from Greenpeace and Green Alliance says that the ban should be by at least 2030.
By Dominik Wilde 21 September 2020
Industry Electric cars indirectly emit much less carbon than previously reported

Electric cars indirectly emit much less carbon than previously reported

According to a Dutch study, previous calculations relied on mistaken premises.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 03 September 2020
Technology Aluminium upcycling could cut JLR carbon emissions from manufacturing

Aluminium upcycling could cut JLR carbon emissions from manufacturing

The British firm says new process would give aluminium a "second life".
By James Fossdyke 24 August 2020
Commercial Vehicles Nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks down by 60 percent since 2013

Nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks down by 60 percent since 2013

One haulage industry body says output will have fallen at least 80 percent by 2025.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2020
Green Brits believe new petrol car sales should end before 2035

Brits believe new petrol car sales should end before 2035

Electric Vehicle Association England is pushing for a 2030 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles.
By Dominik Wilde 07 August 2020
Green London begins installing infrastructure ahead of ULEZ expansion

London begins installing infrastructure ahead of ULEZ expansion

The zone is set to grow in October 2021.
By James Fossdyke 07 August 2020
Government Ford wants clear plan for UK's zero emissions push

Ford wants clear plan for UK's zero emissions push

Ford of Britain chairman Graham Hoare wants clarity from the government.
By Dominik Wilde 24 June 2020
Industry London's Congestion Charge set to expand on Monday

London's Congestion Charge set to expand on Monday

Price changes announced in May will come in on June 22.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
Green London's ULEZ sees two-thirds of commuters change their transport

London's ULEZ sees two-thirds of commuters change their transport

Most have switched to public transport.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Rumours New Ford Focus RS not happening at all - report

New Ford Focus RS not happening at all - report

Blame it on Europe's stricter emissions regulations and Ford's cost-cutting agenda.
By Brian Potter 17 April 2020
Safety London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

Rules on safety and emissions are being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 15 April 2020
Industry Global pollution drops in March due to COVID-19

Global pollution drops in March due to COVID-19

What happens once the outbreak ends?
By Dustin Wheelen 26 March 2020
Green Banana peels could be key to reducing greenhouse gasses

Banana peels could be key to reducing greenhouse gasses

But don't go putting them in your exhaust pipe!
By Dominik Wilde 25 March 2020
Government London Congestion Charge and ULEZ fees suspended over virus outbreak

London Congestion Charge and ULEZ fees suspended over virus outbreak

But the Mayor of London is urging drivers not to take the opportunity to cruise around London for free.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2020
Green Volvo goes green by swapping trucks for trains

Volvo goes green by swapping trucks for trains

The company is using trains for its logistics operations in a move designed to cut emissions.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2020
Green Tyre wear pollution 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions

Tyre wear pollution 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions

And yet it remains unregulated.
By Dominik Wilde 09 March 2020
Industry Europe's average new car CO2 emissions hit highest level since 2014

Europe's average new car CO2 emissions hit highest level since 2014

2019's average was 1.3g higher than in 2018.
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2020
Green Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

It's hoped the fuel will be kinder to the environment.
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2020
Technology 382-bhp 2021 Toyota Supra not coming to Europe due to emissions

382-bhp 2021 Toyota Supra not coming to Europe due to emissions

The Supra in Europe keeps the 335 bhp output.
By Chris Bruce 17 February 2020
Government The UK petrol and diesel ban could be brought forward even further

The UK petrol and diesel ban could be brought forward even further

A 2032 deadline might be on the cards.
By Dominik Wilde 17 February 2020
Government Government launches new web tool to help drivers with clean air zones

Government launches new web tool to help drivers with clean air zones

The system tells you whether you'll have to pay to drive in city-centre clean air zones.
By James Fossdyke 07 February 2020
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