E-buses for Africa
Electric buses developed in Africa for Africa. In this way, the company "ROAM" wants to bring environmentally and socially compatible mobility solutions to the continent's roads and ensure a social-ecological turnaround.
Cars made from fishing nets?!
In addition to its existing plans for electromobility, BMW wants to optimise the environmental balance of its car production already in the construction phase. The first step: converting old fishing nets into environmentally friendly fabrics for upholstering car interiors.
Paris: Parking fees for motorbikes
It will be expensive to park two-wheelers on the streets of the French capital. With this, Paris wants to make electric alternatives more attractive - and set out on the path to a clean future.
Climate change threatens air quality
High temperatures promote the formation of pollutants. The World Meteorological Organisation warns that further deterioration of air quality is to be expected. Expanding low-emission zones can further reduce air pollution.
DB: Hydrogen is put to the test
With the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2040, Deutsche Bahn is investing in more environmentally friendly forms of mobility. The ambitious plan? Hydrogen-powered trains that also transport hydrogen themselves.
Marseille: "Zero Particle" ferry inaugurated
Whether on land or sea, the city wants to deal more strictly with pollution. In doing so, the new ferry shows promising results for more sustainable shipping on the Mediterranean.
AdBlue: Shortages threaten economy and environment
Energy costs are rising and with them the difficulties of many manufacturers to maintain their production processes. The production of the urea solution AdBlue is now also at stake - with devastating consequences for the economy and the environment.
Combustion car ban: California's power grid overloaded
Just days after the announcement of a future ban on the sale of diesel and petrol cars, power outages cast doubt on California's preparedness. Will the state be able to power the growing stock of e-cars?
New low emission zones in September 2022
Also this month, the environmental zone regulations in many cities will become stricter. For example, additional driving bans for some vehicle classes, as well as extensions of the affected areas, tighten the corresponding entry rules. Green-Zones® summarises the latest developments from France and the Netherlands.
Environmental zones against noise pollution
Modern speed traps and driving bans against the noisiest motorbikes - This is how French cities and natural areas in Spain plan to significantly reduce annoying noise levels.