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Boom in electric vans paves the way for Zero-Emission Zones

With the rapid growth of electric vans (e-vans) in Europe, all European capitals could introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 ...
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Stockholm gets ready for zero emissions

The Swedish capital will soon have its first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), only allowing access in a central area to those vehicles that meet strict electrification and emission standards.
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The need for new transportation goals and cheaper public transport

There is an urgent need for integrated policies that both electrify the car fleet and reduce car usage to meet climate goals efficiently.
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End of diesel for Singapore cars and taxis

The Singapore Land Transport Authority has announced that from 2025, new registrations of diesel cars and taxis will be ceased ...
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Ethiopia lead with ban on fossil cars

Ethiopia became the first country worldwide to ban the import of non electric vehicles (internal combustion engine cars) completely. The ban was confirmed on 29 January 2024 and the reasons are that it is becoming ...
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European Parliament approves watered-down Euro 7 rules

The European Parliament approved a deal on the revised Euro 7 emissions rules for cars, trucks, and buses in March. However, the decision remains controversial, with stakeholders divided on whether it goes too far or not far enough in combating emissions.
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Low-emission zones reduce child asthma

A recent German study found that children who spent their time in the womb and their first year of life in low emission zones experienced a 13% reduction in asthma medication prescriptions by their fifth birthday.
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Cars are getting bigger

Are parking spaces getting smaller? No, it’s the cars that are getting wider. Half a centimetre per year might not sound much but it has been adding up for decades now.
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The forefront of cleaner, people-centred cities

Cities are dense and struggling with high levels of air pollution, sedentary behaviour and noise problems linked to car-centred urban planning. Traffic also takes up large areas in cities, resulting in lack of green spaces, and it is obvious that our oil dependency has fuelled climate change. Three cities with governments that are up for the challenge of re-thinking cities are Paris, Oslo and Barcelona, which are working to transform their cities from car- centred to people-centred.
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Scrappage scheme paves the way for expanded ULEZ

The Mayor of London has launched a new scrappage scheme totalling £110 million to help prepare for the expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from 29 August 2023.
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