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London Mayor urged to consider tighter standard for diesel vehicles in capital

London Assembly environment committee has urged the London Mayor to consider tighter standards on diesel vehicles as part of his air pollution action plan.

1 Aug

Volkswagen responds to Transport Committee findings

A new report from the parliamentary Transport Committee claims the Government should investigate and consider prosecuting Volkswagen for its deception, but it has been far too slow to act.

20 Jul

Air quality report calls for diesel cars to be phased out

Clean air will only be a reality in London if diesel vehicles are banned from the city’s streets, new research suggests.

20 Jul

Environmental policy changes ‘unlikely’ in the wake of Brexit

Brexit is unlikely to change the course of environmental policy in the UK in the short term, including the introduction of so-called ‘Clean Air Zones’.

13 Jul

New research shows fleets are reluctant to adopt alternatively-powered vehicles

Practical obstacles are preventing fleets from taking on alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs), despite mounting pressure to run low or zero emission cars.

11 Jul

Volkswagen to pay ‘its share’ of £2m retest bill

The Volkswagen Group has said it's willing to pick up some of the costs incurred by the VCA's recent retesting of vehicles as a result of the emissions scandal.

17 Jun

Government considers diesel duty hike to tackle air quality

The Government is considering reversing a cut in diesel duty in an effort to address air quality concerns.

9 Jun

Government should speed-up EV charge point installation, says Addison Lee

Addison Lee is urging the Government to help speed-up the installation of the EV charging network if it is to successfully switch to a plug-in hybrid fleet.

31 May

London mayor’s air quality plans could form UK blueprint

Fleets operating outside London are being urged to look carefully at the mayor’s clean air proposals, as they could form a blueprint for other major UK cities.

31 May

New Mercedes-Benz diesel engine, Mercedes-Benz.

New Mercedes-Benz diesel engines fulfil future real-world driving emissions

Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put diesel vehicles on the market that already fulfil the stricter emission limits planned for the EU from 2017.

27 May

London Mayor’s air quality proposals may form blueprint for other major cities, says Chevin

Fleets should look carefully at the Mayor's clean air proposals, because they could form a blueprint for how vehicles are targeted in other cities, says Chevin.

18 May

Nissan denies cheating emissions tests in South Korea

Nissan has denied cheating in emissions tests, following examinations by the South Korean Government.

17 May

Government must create national framework for clean air zones

MPs have called on the Government to give more councils the power to charge certain vehicles to enter pollution hot-spots.

17 May

BVRLA calls for clean air legislation consistency after parliament report

The BVRLA is calling for consistency, forward planning and a measured approach to improving air quality, following a Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report.

28 Apr

Brake backs introduction of real-world emissions tests following inquiry

Brake is urging the government to make sure there are no delays to the implementation of new ‘real world’ car emissions (RDE) tests scheduled for introduction in 2017.

25 Apr

Government finds Volkswagen to be only carmaker using emissions 'defeat device'

The Volkswagen Group has been found to be the only manufacturer to fit devices designed to defeat the approved emissions test, Government research shows.

22 Apr

Fleets consider hybrid after emissions scandal

Poll suggests shift, although drivers at half of fleets have not raised any concerns

22 Apr

Real-world NOx emissions rating scheme launches

The EQUA Air Quality Index rating scheme has been launched to help clear the confusion over real-world NOx emissions.

21 Apr

Fleets face tax confusion over real-world fuel tests

SMMT warns of impact on tax regime of new tests that could differ by up to 30%

20 Apr

Transport policy key to London mayoral race

Candidates for the London Mayoral election have put the environment centre-stage as they target air quality in the capital ahead of the vote on May 5.

18 Apr

emissions - Page 12

London Mayor urged to consider tighter standard for diesel vehicles in capital

Volkswagen responds to Transport Committee findings

Air quality report calls for diesel cars to be phased out

Environmental policy changes ‘unlikely’ in the wake of Brexit

New research shows fleets are reluctant to adopt alternatively-powered vehicles

Volkswagen to pay ‘its share’ of £2m retest bill

Government considers diesel duty hike to tackle air quality

Government should speed-up EV charge point installation, says Addison Lee

London mayor’s air quality plans could form UK blueprint

New Mercedes-Benz diesel engines fulfil future real-world driving emissions

London Mayor’s air quality proposals may form blueprint for other major cities, says Chevin

Nissan denies cheating emissions tests in South Korea

Government must create national framework for clean air zones

BVRLA calls for clean air legislation consistency after parliament report

Brake backs introduction of real-world emissions tests following inquiry

Government finds Volkswagen to be only carmaker using emissions 'defeat device'

Fleets consider hybrid after emissions scandal

Real-world NOx emissions rating scheme launches

Fleets face tax confusion over real-world fuel tests

Transport policy key to London mayoral race

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

emissions - Page 12

London Mayor urged to consider tighter standard for diesel vehicles in capital

Volkswagen responds to Transport Committee findings

Air quality report calls for diesel cars to be phased out

Environmental policy changes ‘unlikely’ in the wake of Brexit

New research shows fleets are reluctant to adopt alternatively-powered vehicles

Volkswagen to pay ‘its share’ of £2m retest bill

Government considers diesel duty hike to tackle air quality

Government should speed-up EV charge point installation, says Addison Lee

London mayor’s air quality plans could form UK blueprint

New Mercedes-Benz diesel engines fulfil future real-world driving emissions

London Mayor’s air quality proposals may form blueprint for other major cities, says Chevin

Nissan denies cheating emissions tests in South Korea

Government must create national framework for clean air zones

BVRLA calls for clean air legislation consistency after parliament report

Brake backs introduction of real-world emissions tests following inquiry

Government finds Volkswagen to be only carmaker using emissions 'defeat device'

Fleets consider hybrid after emissions scandal

Real-world NOx emissions rating scheme launches

Fleets face tax confusion over real-world fuel tests

Transport policy key to London mayoral race

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

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