Road traffic

In countries such as the UK, USA, Japan and China, electric vehicles are already a cheaper alternative than internal combustion ...

On 8 November the European Commission proposed a legislative package aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions in road transport and encouraging the uptake of electric cars. 

Whilst EU regulations create an uneven playing field for diesel, fuel and vehicle taxes set at a member state level incentivise their purchase.

The Obama administration and 13 automakers agreed in July to boost the fuel economy of cars and light-duty trucks sold in the United States to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. The new agreement ...

In light of rapid developments in automotive technology, persistent air quality problems in urban areas, and the experience gained in implementing the existing legislation, the European Commission ...

On 12 September EU general affairs ministers adopted the revised Eurovignette directive on road charges for heavy duty vehicles. The new legislation will allow member states to charge lorries for the ...