Tag: Retrofitting
Teslas on the road without nature sounds
It was actually intended as a gimmick: Tesla's boombox, which can also play goat and fart sounds. The American traffic safety authority didn't find it funny at all.
More particulate matter from abrasion than from exhaust emissions
Tyre abrasion is now a major problem for electric cars, especially when it comes to heavy cars. The heavier the vehicle, the greater the abrasion. Thus, although electric cars emit fewer and fewer pollutants, the fine dust from the tyres ends up in the air and on the road.
Motorhomes targeted for excessive exhaust fumes
Despite the pandemic, or perhaps because of it, the motorhome market is growing. But when it comes to exhaust gases, not all motorhomes comply with the legal limits. Two Fiat Ducato caravan models were found to have significantly increased pollutant emissions. Is there a threat of driving bans?
Particulate matter from wood-fired oven
Winter and Christmas time is stove and fireplace time. But watch out: Not all stoves are still allowed to burn because they emit too many pollutants. Although traffic and industry are considered the biggest producers of particulate matter, heating with wood has never been environmentally friendly either. It used to be no problem, but today any dirt that gets into the air is taboo.
Finnish Low Emission Zone explained
There is currently only one low emission zone in Finland - in the city of Helsinki. The Low Emission Zone covers the entire city centre south of Hakamäentie Street. But there are special rules here.
Holidays with the motorhome
The Fiat Ducato is one of the most popular vans taken as the basis for a motorhome. But its emission class does not meet all the requirements for a carefree holiday. That is about to change.
Danish low emission zones explained
There are four environmental zones in Denmark. These are located in the capital Copenhagen, as well as in Aalborg, Aarhus and Odense. All these low emission zones are permanently valid and affect diesel buses, vans and trucks, i.e. vehicles of classes M2 and M3 as well as N1, N2 and N3. While until the middle of last year there were still environmental badges with which the vehicles had to be marked, there is now registration and electronic controls.
Support for commercial fleets
The German government also wants to nudge the logistics sector in the direction of green mobility. A new funding programme therefore supports both newly registered vans and trucks with alternative drive systems as well as old diesels that are converted. More than 500 million euros are available.
Old rust buckets on German roads
The German vehicle fleet is getting older and older. On average, the vehicles in this country are 9.6 years old. The perfect starting point for the conversion to electric - if the right incentives are created.
Politicians continue to drive diesel
The British climate envoy drives a diesel. Like many other politicians, also in Germany, she does not yet dare to drive an e-car - because of the lack of range and too long charging time. If even the politicians are not convinced, why should we be?