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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Many additional costs are hidden behind the preparation of the car industry for the future emission standards. VDA and car companies warn of the economic and commercial risks for the industry.
It is not news that air pollutants have a negative impact on public health. But a study now shows why people in densely populated areas suffer more from pollen allergies than those in rural areas.
Electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell cars are not safe enough to be carried, they say. The Norwegian shipping company now wants to ban them from its ferries.
