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Industry Euro 7 standard to be watered down to lower costs for automakers

Euro 7 standard to be watered down to lower costs for automakers

A big win for the automotive industry, specialists say.
By Brian Potter 25 October 2022
Government New noise-detecting traffic cameras begin real-world trials in the UK

New noise-detecting traffic cameras begin real-world trials in the UK

The cameras will be installed at four locations across the UK, catching drivers with illegal exhausts.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production BMW to use recycled fishing nets in its Neue Klasse cars from 2025

BMW to use recycled fishing nets in its Neue Klasse cars from 2025

BMW will use the material for interior and exterior trim pieces.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2022
Industry UK study claims tyre pollution is 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

UK study claims tyre pollution is 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

Independent British research firm Emissions Analytics tested a number of tires at multiple stages of life to reach its conclusions.
By Brian Potter 09 June 2022
Motorcycles UK Department for Transport is now targeting noisy bikes and cars

UK Department for Transport is now targeting noisy bikes and cars

The department seeks nominations for four areas to cover for this phase of its technology trials.
By Brian Potter 05 May 2022
Industry Polestar gets suppliers on board with climate-neutral car plans

Polestar gets suppliers on board with climate-neutral car plans

The manufacturer announced last year that it would try to create carbon-neutral EVs by 2030.
By Brian Potter 28 February 2022
Government France car ads to require automakers to mention bicycling, walking

France car ads to require automakers to mention bicycling, walking

France is fighting to reduce vehicle emissions.
By Brian Potter 04 January 2022
EV Buying & Ownership UK: Video reminds us driving EVs will still produce pollution

UK: Video reminds us driving EVs will still produce pollution

Just because a vehicle does not have tailpipe emissions, it doesn’t mean it has no emissions whatsoever.
By Brian Potter 23 December 2021
Industry UK: Pandemic sees increase in fly-tipping of used car tyres

UK: Pandemic sees increase in fly-tipping of used car tyres

The number of fly-tipping incidents rose significantly in the north-west of England.
By James Fossdyke 23 December 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
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 Dorset A-road has speed limit cut in bid to improve air quality

Dorset A-road has speed limit cut in bid to improve air quality

Highways England says an 18-month trial of the extended 30 mph limit caused a "small" drop in pollution.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 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
Green UK study investigates microplastic pollution from roads

UK study investigates microplastic pollution from roads

Highways England is looking at whether microplastics are washed off roads and into the environment.
By James Fossdyke 04 January 2021
Government Rolls-Royce’s illuminated Spirit Of Ecstasy banned by European Union

Rolls-Royce’s illuminated Spirit Of Ecstasy banned by European Union

Apparently, the light-up bonnet ornament creates light pollution.
By Chris Bruce 13 October 2020
Green Drivers urged to cut littering amid September spruce-up

Drivers urged to cut littering amid September spruce-up

Highways England says it picks 200,000 bags of litter from motorways every year.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
Green Coronavirus lockdown has changed some people's EV attitudes

Coronavirus lockdown has changed some people's EV attitudes

It's all down to the positive environmental impact
By Dominik Wilde 08 April 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
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
Safety These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

Plus, the ten best cities for driving across the globe.
By Anthony Karr 21 November 2019
Green Consumers' thirst for SUVs is undoing car emission reductions

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' group urges government to reject Bristol's diesel ban

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
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