Revolution in Formula 1
As part of its plans to make the sport more carbon-neutral, Formula 1 is planning to use 100% carbon-free fuels in the future. Impacts on the road cars of our everyday lives can thus also be expected.
July 2022
Denmark's new traffic concept
A new toll system will replace the Eurovignette from 2025. Adjustments to the permitted weight and length classes, as well as to the environmental zone regulations, are also planned.
Hydrogen-cars on the advance
For a long time, the electric motor had established itself as the main protagonist among the alternative drive types. Now the automotive industry is increasingly investing in hydrogen technology. Fuel cell cars can steal the show from electric cars.
An electric car that captures CO2?!
Dutch students have developed a prototype car that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it emits. They want to open the eyes of the car industry and show what is already possible. (Photo: TU-Eindhoven)
Inntal: Road closures for lorries over 7.5 t
Traffic jams, chaos and a lot of annoyance are caused by the Austrian blocking of lorries on the Bavarian side. This is now to come to an end, because Bavaria will now introduce road closures for heavy goods vehicles itself.
With a Tesla on Mount Everest?!
A Chinese vlogger wants to push the performance capabilities of e-cars to the extreme and embarks on an impossible journey in his Tesla: a road trip to the highest mountain in the world.
Berlin: Too many cars on the roads
Despite much talk about a mobility turnaround, the number of cars in the capital continues to increase. However, environmental zones and diesel driving bans ensured that significantly fewer internal combustion cars were newly registered. But this is not enough to reduce CO2 emissions.
Federal Government Plans Penalty Tax for Diesel & Petrol Engines
In connection with the upcoming ban on internal combustion vehicles, the tax change is intended to support the achievement of the set climate targets in the transport sector as well. But will this be enough to push affordable e-mobility?
Heatwave in France: Driving bans active
Unusually high temperatures continue to rise across Europe and are also plaguing France. The resulting increased ozone levels and worsened air quality are now prompting cities like Marseille to introduce temporary driving bans.
Spain: Free public transport from September
Following in the footsteps of Austria and Germany, Spain is planning to increasingly relieve its citizens of higher public transport fares. In doing so, the government is calling for increased use of collective mobility services for the sake of the environment.
