E- and bio-fuels permitted in Germany
Synthetic fuels such as e-fuels and HVO are approved as pure fuels in Germany. What meets with approval from the FDP, meets with criticism from the Greens.
Tag: Truck
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.
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.
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.
USA tightens environmental standards for trucks
From 2027, they are supposed to regulate truck operating emissions and ensure clean heavy goods traffic. Will the industry have enough time and resources to prove measure sceptics wrong?
Diesel scandal: manipulated trucks detected
Three years after the exhaust manipulations of trucks uncovered by the German Environmental Aid, there are still too many trucks on the road with excessive nitrogen oxide emissions. The environmental association calls on the Federal Ministry of Transport to finally take action against this.
New driving bans in Tyrol
For the remainder of the winter season, driving bans will apply to alternative traffic on Tyrol's low-ranking road network. This is because the situation on the roads in the Austrian region still cannot be managed without traffic restrictions.
Austria: No more toll bonus for Euro6 trucks
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.
Euro7 drives up car prices
A monthly flat-rate emissions charge of about 150 euros for cars, and a hefty 2700 euros for large vehicles - this is the price car manufacturers and, above all, customers will have to pay for adapting to the new emissions requirements. A death blow for combustion engines?
Karlsruhe: Abolition of the low emission zone causes concern
With the planned abolition of the sticker requirement for the city centre, the ban on lorries passing through is also cancelled - with consequences for air and noise levels. Should the city back down and let the driving bans stand?
