The auto industry supports the European Union’s long-term goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and wants to play its part in making Europe the first climate-neutral continent. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association takes note of the ‘2030 Climate Target Plan’ unveiled today by the European Commission. “It is clear that the EU strategy needs to be … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 September
Daimler will pay a $875 million or £681.30 million civil penalty for violating US clean air laws as part of a $1.5 billion settlement with US and California regulators over excess diesel emissions in passenger vehicles and vans, two people briefed on the matter said. It relates to claims over 250,000 US diesel cars and vans after the automaker used software … [Read more...]
Transport to escape carbon tax in Europe
Road transport should be excluded when the European Union expands its carbon market into new sectors, the bloc's climate policy chief has said. The European Commission will reform its carbon market next year and has raised the idea of extending the scheme which forces some companies to buy permits to cover their pollution, into areas such as shipping, … [Read more...]
Petrol still dominates buyers’ preferences
Pre-lockdown, some 32% of UK drivers were planning to buy an alternative fuelled vehicle as their next car purchase, according to a report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Drivers are continuing to shy away from traditional fuel types, with 21% planning on buying a hybrid car, and 11% opting for electric. Despite electric surging in popularity, petrol … [Read more...]
Tradelines 9 September
Seventy years after the original, a new Land Rover Defender Hardtop has been added to the latest model range with diesel engines and automatic transmission only. Seating three people up-front, the rear seats have been replaced by a lengthened loadbed with side access and a side-hinged rear door providing 1,355 and 2,059 litres of cargo space in short or … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Outlander is pointer to future evs
A new survey conducted by Kadence International global market research company on behalf of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has revealed the meaningful role that plug-in hybrids play in the transition to a future of fully electric mobility. The survey of more than 1,000 Mitsubishi drivers, split almost equally amongst plug-in hybrid drivers and those with … [Read more...]
Clean hydrogen fuel will unlock investments
The future of hydrogen fuels in Europe and how they can boost economies while overcoming coronavirus losses has been mapped out. The European Commission published its hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe. This strategy brings different strands of policy action together, covering the entire value chain, as well as the industrial, market and … [Read more...]
Steel yourself for a greener road ahead
Everyone wants to play their part, however small, in protecting the planet for future generations. But we all still have to live and work in the modern world with its work, family, social and financial considerations. That usually means needing access to at least one car for most households. Car buyers look closely at running costs and most … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Welsh engine line moving to Midlands
Jaguar Land Rover is moving its petrol V8 engine line from the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant to its in-house power centre at Wolverhampton. Workers at the South Wales engine plant, which will close next month, have been building buffer stocks of the V8 engines to continue supplies to the luxury car maker until it can resume production in the West … [Read more...]
£343M boost for Welsh rail network
A £343M boost is today being given to Welsh rail services including modernisation of Cardiff Central Station and signalling on the line to Aberystwyth. UK Government Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has set out is setting out the plans for a raft of schemes to be funded including kickstarting the design of the Cardiff Central station upgrade, advancing … [Read more...]
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