Instead of supporting transport electrification, the US state wants to ban electric cars. Once again, the future of the country is to depend on conventional internal combustion engines - to go along with the economic policy plans of the Republicans.
For years, exhaust manipulation has sparked debate between environmentalists and carmakers - because the environmental consequences of illegal defeat devices should not be underestimated. Now the German Environmental Aid (Deutsche Umwelthilfe) is taking legal action against type-approvals of vehicles with thermal windows.
Together with project partners, the sports car manufacturer has opened a pilot plant for the production of synthetic fuels. In this way, Porsche wants to join the traffic turnaround and enable climate-friendly use of combustion cars.
Thousands of diesel vehicles will be banned from the state capital in stages starting in February. Criticism of the ban is coming from all corners - from citizens, car associations and politicians hoping for a retreat by the traffic authorities. But the city is sticking to its position.
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.
The neighbouring country is abolishing toll benefits for all Euro6 emission class trucks from next year, making traffic on Austrian roads more expensive. A decision that could make life much harder for hauliers and logistics companies.
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.
The Dutch city is following the example of its capital and plans to ban the use of mopeds and mopeds with combustion engines. A plan for greener transport as part of the establishment of a comprehensive network of zero-emission zones.
The new year is coming, and with it many innovations for low emission zones and the regulations that govern the corresponding entry for vehicles. A new EU emission standard is also on its way to set the emission standards of all new registrations in the future. Will 2023 be a good year for less pollutants in traffic? Or will the new rules have no real positive impact on the environmental situation?
Updated MOT-deadlines, access to low emission zones and simplified classification procedures - Spain is working on a new law for classic cars, bringing good news for owners of historic vehicles. But will this decision have a negative impact on the environment?
