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Industry Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

The company is alleged to have caused water pollution, which is considered an environmental crime.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2023
Manufacturing / Production VW EVs to have interiors with more recycled bottles, marine debris

VW EVs to have interiors with more recycled bottles, marine debris

The company's ID family will get innovations introduced with the ID. Buzz.
By Brian Potter 24 February 2023
Industry New York Times: Big electric trucks may pollute like small petrol cars

New York Times: Big electric trucks may pollute like small petrol cars

There have been plenty of questions about whether we really need mammoth $100,000 luxury electric trucks like the GMC Hummer EV.
By Brian Potter 23 February 2023
Renderings Check out this Tesla Model 3 redesigned to endure climate change

Check out this Tesla Model 3 redesigned to endure climate change

Peter Vardy puts together mock-ups of several popular models to show what they might look like with climate change-proofed features.
By Brian Potter 20 January 2023
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
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 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 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 New road design is trialled in bid to reduce water pollution

New road design is trialled in bid to reduce water pollution

Yes, you read that right. Not air pollution, water pollution.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 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 01 July 2019
Green HGV association calls for 'rethink' of clean air zones

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 26 June 2019
Government Roadside cameras set to crack down on illegal exhaust pipes

Roadside cameras set to crack down on illegal exhaust pipes

Noise-sensing cameras will be used to catch cars breaching sound limits.
By James Fossdyke 11 June 2019
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