No environmental concerns: China promotes combustion engines
The Chinese car industry is already at the forefront when it comes to e-cars. Now the country also wants to promote combustion models and thus fill the future gaps in the European car market. Economic and ecological repercussions for Europe cannot be ruled out.
Company cars should drive e-mobility
The transportation-turnaround can also find its launch pad in the corporate environment. A group of entrepreneurs, for example, is calling for a number of mobility measures, such as the restructuring of company car taxation.
Diesel scandal: Mercedes-Benz in court
After the first model case against Volkwagen, consumer protection groups are now seeking compensation against Mercedes. The car company is accused of deliberate manipulation of exhaust gas values.
(Still) No truck toll for 3.5 ton trucks
The Bundesrat, upper house of the German parliament, has spoken out against a toll on 3.5-tonne trucks. Despite an appeal by a state transport minister, vans will continue to be exempt from the toll.
Announcement of cooperation between Green-Zones and Danish Passenger Transport
We are proud to introduce DPT as a new cooperation partner and are more than excited about the collaboration and all the great things to come!
Söder plans route closures for trucks
More and more often, there are endless queues of trucks and evasive traffic on the Bavarian side due to the blocking of the Tyrol. Now, Minister President Söder wants to take the transit dispute with Austria into his own hands and partially relieve the Bavarian road network of HGV traffic.
Higher taxes for diesel and petrol engines?
Motorists could soon have to reckon with this. As part of the government's climate protection package, the vehicle tax increase is supposed to have a positive effect on the environment. However, it makes sense to complement it with other transport policy measures.
Environmental zones: Higher penalties for SUV drivers?
In the case of a red light violation, the Frankfurt District Court decided to punish a SUV driver more severely than others. Can similar car type-based arguments also be invoked in environmental zones? Or do they remain arbitrary and constitutionally questionable?
E-car on the road: Can the caravan make it across the Alps?
If you're traveling with a caravan, you don't need a towing vehicle that can't keep up. The German Automobile Club (ADAC) now wanted to find out for sure and put it to the test: How safe is it to go on vacation with an e-car plus caravan trailer?
New environmental zones and driving bans in July 2022
Every month, new environmental zones are introduced or tightened by further driving bans. Initiatives for car-free Sundays are also gaining ground. Always with the intention of keeping negative traffic impacts on the environment and on citizens' quality of life under control. This month Green-Zones® summarises the latest developments from Denmark, Sweden and France.