Climate-neutral fuel: Tractor runs on slurry
An American company wants to use it to power trucks and heavy machinery. This is the first time that an emission-free ammonia solution has been used for this purpose.
Stuttgart: Lawsuit by residents of environmental zone fails
The Federal Court of Justice has ruled against the injunction of crossing haulage traffic. According to the court, the ban on trucks crossing the zone does not protect individual interests, but the general public and the environment.
Cologne: Car-free Deutzer Freiheit put to the test
Since June 10th, the shopping street has been free of cars. However, some critical voices are being raised among the citizens.
Taunus: Noise ban also for e-motorbikes
Popular routes in the Hochtaunus region remain closed to e-motorcycles. After initial confusion, the ban extension to electrically powered motorbikes has been officially confirmed.
Tyrol: Diversion traffic temporarily permitted again
With the easing of the traffic situation, the driving bans were lifted. They were aimed at reducing congestion and keeping the load on several rural roads under control.
Noisy e-cars: Do we need more noise protection zones?
New measurements in Switzerland show that e-cars can often be just as loud as combustion engines. Experts recommend noise models for forecasting and targeted introduction of traffic measures.
EU: Combustion cars to be phased out from 2035
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the ban. However, for it to have the desired effect, further measures are necessary. These include the creation and tightening of environmental zones and zero-emission zones.
Astypalea: Greece's Zero-Emission Island
Greece and Volkswagen are testing sustainable e-mobility on Astypalea. One year after the start of the project, the interim results are positive.
Tyrol: First carpools, then environmental lanes
Traffic still plays too large a role in the emissions balance. The province wants to set a good example and is launching a pilot project at the district administration of Schwaz.
With the E-bus through Europe's low emission zones
On the "Electrifying Europe Tour", the MAN Lion's City 12 E-bus proved reliable. A positive sign for clean travel in the future. But first electromobility still has to make headway.