Tag: Combustion engines
Air pollution in Germany: Time for new limit values?
Often, the currently valid pollution limits are complied with in many German cities, but the health hazard is far from being under control. Is it time to introduce new emission-reducing measures, including stricter limits and environmental zones? This is what the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and Deutsche Umwelthilfe are calling for.
Munich: Carnival parade despite diesel driving-ban
High-emission tractors and trucks will power carnival wagons in German cities again this year - including in Munich, where new driving bans on internal combustion vehicles have been in force since the beginning of the month. Will the carnival tradition also become greener in the coming years?
Plug-in hybrids: Poor climate performance on the road
Plug-in hybrid models emit more CO2 in city and commuter traffic than stated - this is shown by a study by Transport & Environment (T&E). The environmental organisation is now calling for an end to tax breaks for part-time electric vehicles.
(Still) no end to combustion engines for BMW
The lawsuit of the German Environmental Aid (DUH) failed at the Regional Court I in Munich. The car company will not be obliged to register any more combustion engine cars from 2030. However, this could still change in the future - at the latest with the introduction of Zero Emission Zones.
Highway-blockade: Is the Brenner dispute escalating?!
There seems to be no solution in sight to the issue of traffic management on the Brenner Pass. Above all, the volume of lorry traffic is unmanageable for Austria and neighbouring countries. Tyrol's FPÖ leader is calling for the closure of the A13 Brenner motorway in case of emergency and thus for complete truck driving bans.
Uber and Lyft: Electric only in New York
By 2030, the two ride providers must switch to electric cars and thus offer more climate-friendly rides to customers in New York City (USA). However, Uber and Lyft show they are ready for the challenge - because they have been planning to move into electric mobility for years.
ULEZ London: fines illegal?!
A long-distance driver received an exorbitant fine for failing to pre-register for access to the London environmental zone. Now he is fighting the fine and forming a class action lawsuit against the British capital.
New environmental zone rules in February 2023
This month, transport and climate policy makers in Germany, England and France are again focusing on the introduction or tightening of low emission zone regulations, diesel driving bans and car-free days - with the aim of reducing pollutant emissions on the roads and improving air quality in terms of environmental and health protection. Green-Zones® lists the new rules for February.
Munich: Diesel driving bans at kick-off
A new diesel driving-ban-zone comes into force today in the Bavarian capital. With a three-stage plan, this will aim to reduce air emissions over the coming months and years - and keep them below the limit values. Will the city succeed in pushing through its plan despite the criticism?
Italy: Protests against driving bans in Tyrol
Every year, sectoral and night-time transit bans take effect in Tyrol to keep the high volume of traffic under control - to the benefit of citizens and the environment. Every year Austria is criticised by neighbouring countries for exactly this reason. A "Brenner Coordination Group" will now organise large protest actions.