Tag: Retrofitting
Euro7G: Hybrid cars out in low emission zones
From 2025, the new EU Euro7 emissions standard is to come into force and put vehicle emissions of all kinds under greater control - including those from hybrid cars. In this context, location monitoring technology, or geofencing, is to automatically switch off the combustion engine in zero-emission zones and switch to purely electric.
How can combustion vehicles become greener?
Bio-fuels, e-fuels, electric - With so many petrol and diesel vehicles on the road for years after the end of combustion, the possibility of converting away from fossil fuels is essential. But there is no single clear path to do so.
E-car recall due to exhaust emissions?!?
Electric Corsas have to go back to the workshop because they do not comply with the exhaust emission regulations. A mere formality in connection with the statutory exhaust emission measurement, which could nevertheless be inconvenient for many motorists.
Big car is watching you
Do you often feel like you're being watched? You may soon have every reason to do so in Japan. Because there, cars might actually be looking at you with big eyes.
Audi: Car cleans the air
Together with project partner Mann + Hummel, the company is working on an innovative air filter system that captures pollutant particles from the environment. Another step for the technology in the fight against air-polluting traffic emissions?
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.
Germany: All Tesla charging stations illegal
Around 1800 charging stations are operated by the US company in the Federal Republic. An investigation has now revealed that they violate calibration laws. However, the authorities' hands are tied.
New low emission zones and driving bans in June
To improve air quality and public health, as well as to contribute to the fight against climate change, a wide variety of cities and countries are making increased efforts and rethinking their mobility in urban and urban agglomerations. In many places, increasing road safety in heavily travelled areas is also important, leading to the introduction of traffic restrictions, in addition to Green Zones, to improve air quality. Green-Zones® summarises the latest developments from the UK and Tyrol.
Old fireplaces soon banned
Fireplaces and furnaces produce too much particulate matter. Environmentalists have been warning about this for some time. In two years' time, old stoves will finally be banned.