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Surging support for cycling and walking to protect clean air in cities

Urban residents across Europe do not want to see air pollution return to pre-Covid-19 levels and support changes in transport to protect clean air, according to a new YouGov poll.

11 Jun

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Tyre pollution 1000 times worse than tailpipe emissions

Pollution from tyre wear can be 1,000 times worse than what comes out of a car’s exhaust, according to a new study by Emissions Analytics.

6 Mar

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Red Bull fits device to protect drivers from in-car NO2

AirBubbl air filtration devices units fitted in fleet of 21 cars to protect drivers from nitrogen dioxide pollution.

5 Dec

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Particulate matter: Emissions not all about exhausts

As particulate matter emissions from exhaust pipes fall, pollution caused by brake and tyre wear is coming under increasing scrutiny.

Driver management 23 Sept

Traffic at a red traffic light on a rainy day with a cyclist in the foreground

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City leaders call for Clean Air Zones funding

CAZs will tackle pollution and boost the economy, say mayors and political leaders

2 Sept

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Drivers confused by low-emission zone anti-pollution measures

One in three motorists don't know if their current diesel car meets ULEZ emissions standards

12 Jul

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Northern universities to tackle transport emissions

Scientists from the University of Leeds will lead a new research network of northern universities to find new ways to rapidly decarbonise UK transport.

22 May

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Manchester fleets invited to share views on clean air plan

Businesses, traders and road transport companies operating in Greater Manchester are being asked for their views on proposals to tackle the urgent problem of roadside air pollution.

15 May

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ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction

ClientEarth has written to 38 local authorities in England and Wales warning of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution

22 Mar

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New Green NCAP highlights real-world emissions performance

Safety rating organisation Euro NCAP has launched a new green car assessment programme called Green NCAP.

1 Mar

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DriveNow expands EV fleet with 130 BMW i3s

BMW’s car sharing service DriveNow has expanded its electric fleet with 130 new BMW i3s, in a bid to reduce London’s congestion and air pollution

7 Feb

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Fleet drivers can reduce exposure to dangerous air pollutants with Airbubbl

Airbubble launches in-car air purifier to protect fleet drivers from dangerous gases in their vehicle.

12 Nov

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Challenges for London-based CV fleets, explained by TfL

Transport for London acknowledges the priority needs of fleet and freight operators in the capital, but there’s a quid pro quo for access to uncongested roads…

Business profiles - fleet 18 Oct

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Emissions from brake, tyre and road wear investigated

The Government has launched a call for evidence on the impact of emissions from brakes, tyres and road wear in an effort to tackle all sources of pollution.

26 Jul

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Short trips and cold starts double air pollution

Modern vehicles can emit twice as much pollution in the first five minutes of running, according to new research.

10 May

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Parents back ‘pollution exclusion zones’ to protect school children

Parents would back ‘pollution exclusion zones’ to divert cars away from primary and secondary schools at key moments in the day, survey finds.

27 Feb

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UK Government faces court battle as London hits yearly limit on air pollution in one month

London has reached air pollution limits on Brixton Road for the whole year, just 30 days into 2018.

1 Feb

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Four select committees launch joint inquiry on air quality

MP’s from four select committees have joined forces to launch a joint inquiry on air quality to scrutinise Government plans to tackle pollution hotspots.

21 Mar

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Free online sustainability guide for fleets

Fuel Card Services has launched its latest online flip-book from The Green Journey, offering advice to help fleet managers meet sustainability commitments.

30 Nov

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MEPs demand ambitious real-driving test in 2017

The European Parliament has called on the EC and member states to introduce an on-the-road test in 2017 to meet the Euro 6 limit for diesel cars.

27 Oct

pollution

Surging support for cycling and walking to protect clean air in cities

Tyre pollution 1000 times worse than tailpipe emissions

Red Bull fits device to protect drivers from in-car NO2

Particulate matter: Emissions not all about exhausts

City leaders call for Clean Air Zones funding

Drivers confused by low-emission zone anti-pollution measures

Northern universities to tackle transport emissions

Manchester fleets invited to share views on clean air plan

ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction

New Green NCAP highlights real-world emissions performance

DriveNow expands EV fleet with 130 BMW i3s

Fleet drivers can reduce exposure to dangerous air pollutants with Airbubbl

Challenges for London-based CV fleets, explained by TfL

Emissions from brake, tyre and road wear investigated

Short trips and cold starts double air pollution

Parents back ‘pollution exclusion zones’ to protect school children

UK Government faces court battle as London hits yearly limit on air pollution in one month

Four select committees launch joint inquiry on air quality

Free online sustainability guide for fleets

MEPs demand ambitious real-driving test in 2017

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Legislation to reduce impact of new emissions test on company car tax

More Chinese carmakers cut EV prices in response to electric car grant

Hydrogen decision a "major blow" to adoption in the UK

pollution

Surging support for cycling and walking to protect clean air in cities

Tyre pollution 1000 times worse than tailpipe emissions

Red Bull fits device to protect drivers from in-car NO2

Particulate matter: Emissions not all about exhausts

City leaders call for Clean Air Zones funding

Drivers confused by low-emission zone anti-pollution measures

Northern universities to tackle transport emissions

Manchester fleets invited to share views on clean air plan

ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction

New Green NCAP highlights real-world emissions performance

DriveNow expands EV fleet with 130 BMW i3s

Fleet drivers can reduce exposure to dangerous air pollutants with Airbubbl

Challenges for London-based CV fleets, explained by TfL

Emissions from brake, tyre and road wear investigated

Short trips and cold starts double air pollution

Parents back ‘pollution exclusion zones’ to protect school children

UK Government faces court battle as London hits yearly limit on air pollution in one month

Four select committees launch joint inquiry on air quality

Free online sustainability guide for fleets

MEPs demand ambitious real-driving test in 2017

Most read

Legislation to reduce impact of new emissions test on company car tax

More Chinese carmakers cut EV prices in response to electric car grant

Hydrogen decision a "major blow" to adoption in the UK

Fleet deals: Latest from Greene King, Tesco Insurance, M&Y Construction, Yusen Logistics, and L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage

Chinese-made electric vehicles 'will not qualify' for electric car grant

Chinese car brands double their market share across Europe in H1

Fears electric car grant ‘confusion’ could delay EV registrations

Jaecoo 5 priced from £24,505

Draft legislation published to end employee car ownership schemes