July 2023
Glasgow City Council criticised for hypocrisy: Spending thousands on car hire despite strict low emission zones in place
Glasgow City Council has come under fire for its hypocritical implementation of the Low Emissions Zone (LEZ). While the council is asking businesses and commuters to comply with the LEZ regulations, its own vehicles are not compliant and the Lord Mayor's VW Phaeton limousine is also banned.
Paris postpones tightening of the low emission zone!
The postponement of the tightening of the environmental zone in the Paris metropolitan area, the Zone à Faibles Émissions (ZFE), has significant implications for the 7.2 million inhabitants and the environmental agenda in general.
Low emission zones in France: Beware of fines!
Starting this year, entering many French cities can be expensive for motorists. This is because more and more traffic offenders are being caught in the environmental zones due to automatic radar checks.
Superconductor highway: Dream or key to green mobility?
Thanks to superconductors, cars and trucks can not only travel at top speed, but can also do so completely free of local emissions. This is shown in a new study that explains the potential of superconducting highways for the transport turnaround - including in the promotion of hydrogen technologies.
Poor climate performance: Can shipping become greener?
With just a few adjustments, emissions from shipping can be reduced by 2030. A recent study shows that by taking precautions to save energy and increasing the use of alternative forms of propulsion, such as hydrogen, emissions can be cut by almost half.
London: In court over ULEZ expansion
From the end of August, the Ultra Low Emission Zone area in the British capital is to be extended. However, the mayor's office plans are facing resistance as neighbouring boroughs question the measure - and are now taking it to court.
Tyrol: Truck blocks cause mega traffic congestion
Very long traffic jams occur time and again at the border between Germany and Austria. The reason? Among other things, the block clearances imposed by the Austrian authorities to relieve the road network of high traffic volumes. But the traffic restrictions continue to cause inconvenience on both sides of the border.
Low emission zones: What if everyone had an e-car?
Cars are increasingly encountering driving bans and electromobility is gaining acceptance as a sustainable form of future mobility. Could environmental zones, which reduce and prevent local emissions, then lose their significance? Unlikely, as engine exhausts are not the only factors that harm the environment in connection with cars.
New low emission zone rules in July 2023
They deal with increasing criticism and sometimes they are even abolished, but low emission zones ultimately remain one of the green transport measures that politicians keep resorting to - to reduce emissions from road traffic, improve the quality of air and life for citizens and protect the environment as part of climate targets. This month, France, Denmark and Germany are also backing low-emission zones and driving bans. Green-Zones® lists the new rules for July.
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