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Corporate / Financial Volkswagen face huge Dieselgate lawsuit in the UK

Volkswagen face huge Dieselgate lawsuit in the UK

The saga continues...
By Dominik Wilde 04 December 2019
Green Consumers

Consumers' thirst for SUVs is undoing car emission reductions

That's the conclusion of a global energy report released this week.
By James Fossdyke 15 November 2019
Green Drivers

Drivers' group urges government to reject Bristol's diesel ban

But the mayor says alternative plans will impact the lowest-income families "disproportionately".
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2019
Green Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

A clean air zone for HGVs and buses is also on the cards.
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Government More than 200,000 fines already issued for London ULEZ for non-payment

More than 200,000 fines already issued for London ULEZ for non-payment

The system was only introduced in April
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Green Hydrogen-powered Toyota taxi fleet passes million-mile mark in London

Hydrogen-powered Toyota taxi fleet passes million-mile mark in London

Toyota says each of the 27 vehicles have saved four times their own weight in CO2.
By James Fossdyke 28 October 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton outlines steps he

Hamilton outlines steps he's taken to aid environment

Lewis Hamilton has outlined in detail how he has tried to become more environmentally friendly and how he hopes to encourage Formula 1 and others to do the same.
By Scott Mitchell 25 October 2019
Patents Ferrari patents more efficient V12 engine

Ferrari patents more efficient V12 engine

It could operate under two different ignition methods depending on the efficiency needs at a given time.
By Chris Bruce 25 October 2019
Government 2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales

2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales 'may yet prove premature'

British drivers' group suggests petrol and diesel will still have a part to play.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2019
Green Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Organisation representing councils says "robust national action" is required.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2019
00:40 Green See Spanish athlete train while breathing Hyundai Nexo exhaust

See Spanish athlete train while breathing Hyundai Nexo exhaust

Nothing but water and clean oxygen in that bubble.
By Christopher Smith 11 October 2019
Green Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Almost half of British motorists favour fines for those who refuse to switch off.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2019
Government Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Grant Shapps wants to look into whether the ban should be brought forward.
By James Fossdyke 02 October 2019
Government Ferrari says emissions and sound regulations are threatening the V12

Ferrari says emissions and sound regulations are threatening the V12

The cards are stacked against it.
By Anthony Alaniz 12 September 2019
Green Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to protect

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to protect 'London’s great Forest'

The three hybrid SUVs have been converted into rapid response vehicles.
By Dominik Wilde 05 September 2019
Government MPs

MPs' recommend switch to more eco-friendly asphalt

The so-called warm mix asphalt is said to offer CO2 savings of up to 15 percent.
By James Fossdyke 05 September 2019
Green City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

But one of the mayors, Manchester's Andy Burnham, says businesses should be supported as zones are introduced.
By James Fossdyke 05 September 2019
General Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21 percent despite stricter rules

Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21 percent despite stricter rules

That's despite an increase in the number of MOTs undertaken since new rules came into force.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 2019
Technology 2020 VW Golf to get cleaner diesel with 80 percent less NOx emissions

2020 VW Golf to get cleaner diesel with 80 percent less NOx emissions

The diesel's not dead yet.
By Anthony Karr 30 August 2019
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 23 August 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 01 August 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 26 July 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 24 July 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 24 July 2019
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