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ZFE in Lyon - frustration mounts and craftsmen reach their limits

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Emmanuel Cuet, a craftsman from Lyon, is facing major challenges and frustrations. His anger increased when he recently received a fine for non-compliance with the ZFE. This penalty is particularly hard for him, as he already has to deal with many difficulties in his profession. As a carpenter and locksmith at Ateliers Charignon in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, he feels unfairly treated and feels that the measures are too quick and insufficient.

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Paris - New low emission zone now excludes everyone!

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Paris is a veritable jungle of low emission zones. With the introduction of the new traffic-calmed zone (ZTL) in the heart of the capital in October 2024, the list of restrictions for motorists will become even longer. There are already ZFE, ZPA and ZPA-Transit, which are intended to regulate traffic in the city. But who will be able to see through them?

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Poor air quality in Lille - ZFE to remedy the situation

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The French metropolis of Lille is preparing to introduce a low emission zone (ZFE-m) from 1 January 2025 in order to improve air quality. This low emission zone will restrict the circulation of vehicles with stickers 4 and 5 as well as unclassified vehicles in order to reduce emissions of air pollutants and improve local air quality. There are already more than 300 such zones in Europe, which have shown positive results in reducing pollutant emissions and improving air quality.

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Electric cars: France's ambitious goals for a clean future

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France has ambitious plans: 800,000 electric cars are to be sold by 2027. This decision to switch to electric vehicles is part of an industry agreement that the automotive industry has concluded with the government. This step is also a preparation for the European deadline of 2035, from which all new cars must be electrically powered. Despite slower growth in the electric car market in Europe at the beginning of 2024, France has set itself ambitious targets to increase its market share to 45%.

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Rouen ZFE - Entry conditions are relaxed

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The metropolis of Rouen recently introduced an important change to the low emission zone to make life easier for the city's motorists. Previously, only vehicles with stickers 1-3 were allowed to drive freely in the low emission zone, while vehicles with higher stickers were subject to restrictions. From 1 July 2024, however, a new "ZFE pass" will be introduced, which will also allow vehicles with class 4 and 5 stickers and unclassified vehicles to enter the low emission zone.

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Bicycle instead of car - Paris in transition

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A study by a public foundation has shown that more than one in ten journeys in Paris and the surrounding area are made by bicycle. This is a remarkable increase compared to 14 years ago, when less than one in thirty journeys were made by bike. Paris seems to have been endeavouring to change its transport policy for years. With more cycle paths and cycle lanes, fewer car parks and higher parking charges, the city is trying to promote cycling and reduce car traffic. But what does this mean for the existing low emission zone?

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Anti-pollution zones for classic cars?

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The world of classic cars is always on the move. On the one hand, there is nostalgia and the desire to keep the history of the automotive industry alive. On the other hand, there is the need to adapt to the constantly changing conditions and regulations regarding the environment and sustainability. A recent development in this context is the new "Villes et villages d'accueil des véhicules d'époque" label, which was launched by the French Federation of Historic Vehicles (FFVE). But what exactly is behind this label and what does it mean for the environmental zones?

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Low emission zone in Wallonia overturned: Major cities targeted, introduction postponed to 2025

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Wallonia, known for its picturesque landscapes and charming towns, has decided to introduce a controversial low emission zone in 2022. The previous Walloon government had drawn up a plan to gradually ban the most polluting vehicles from the roads. This measure triggered fierce debate and unrest. However, the current Environment Minister Céline Tellier (Ecolo) appears to be overturning these plans.

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