Norway soon to be a car-free country?
The Norwegian government is encouraging its citizens to use public transport more. To this end, subsidies for electric cars are to be cut. Will other countries follow suit?
Category: World
California: "Noise speed cameras" against loud exhausts
Soon, the US state will be tracking down noise offenders. Initially, six cities will participate in the pilot project.
Hollywood: Road trips with e-cars?
Road trips are part of many Hollywood films. Uswitch now publishes a study showing how much CO2 could have been saved with e-cars.
Montreal plans to introduce low emission zones
In recent years, several major cities around the world have created low emission zones. Now the mayor of Quebec's largest city is also planning a low emission zone for Montreal.
No interest in environmental protection: US Postal Service orders 165,000 new internal combustion delivery trucks
US postal trucks will have internal combustion engines for years to come. Because of environmental concerns, 15 states are now suing the new USPS fleet.
New York: "Private Sheriffs" against air polluters
New York has had enough of truck drivers who stand around with their engines running and pollute the air. Anyone who displays such a vehicle receives a sum of money.
Pseudo-burners wanted
Many drivers miss them when they sit in an electric car: The noises and handles that simply belong to a combustion engine. But there is a remedy: various car manufacturers imitate combustion cars when building their electric models..
Asia's path to cleaner air
For many East Asians, light two-wheelers are the only and cheap alternative to cars. But the dirty air polluters have become a problem in Vietnam's big cities. Other East Asian countries are also aware of the problem.
AdBlue shortage causes air pollution
The liquid substance AdBlue helps to significantly reduce pollutants emitted during the combustion of diesel. If AdBlue is added to diesel while driving, trucks can drive where they are actually not allowed to drive due to the high exhaust emission values. AdBlue thus makes it possible to drive in environmental zones. This could now be the end. It would have immense consequences for the population and the environment.
Air pollution levels too high worldwide
At the end of September 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) massively reduced the 15-year recommended limits for pollutants. Now, air pollution levels worldwide exceed these new limits. In 93 cities, the values are ten times higher than recommended.
