The British automotive industry has welcomed the expected change in plans for the Government's zero emissions mandate. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The automotive industry welcomes government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. "These are both critical … [Read more...]
EC asked to ignore UK failure over emissions
Britain has failed to meet strict standards on air pollution but has now asked the EC to ignore that and wants the limit raised. It was the failure to meet EC agreed emissions limits which led to green groups taking the Government to court and winning and which has led to Welsh Government being forced to introduce lower speed limits on the M4 and A55. It the pollution limit is now raised … [Read more...]
Boost rail investment, Welsh Government tell UK Goverment
Transport Secretary Ken Skates has cited slow speeds, manual Victorian signalling and level crossings bringing traffic to a standstill up to 200 times a day in his call on the UK Government to make available an equitable level of funding for rail infrastructure enhancements in Wales. In May, Ken Skates announced Cardiff University’s Professor Mark Barry would lead on the case for investment in … [Read more...]
