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Shell urges a rethink on petrol and diesel ban
The giant oil group, Shell has said that a ban on petrol and diesel vehicles would be counterproductive as it would undermine the development of more fuel-efficient engines. Royal Dutch Shell have urged legislators around the world to let the markets determine the best way to tackle climate change rather than bringing in blanket bans on diesel or petrol combustion...
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1.9m Peugeot and Citroen cars 'may be programmed to trick diesel emission tests'
It is alleged that almost 1.9 million Peugeot and Citroen cars may have engines designed to trick diesel emissions tests, according to a report just out by French media. The PSA Group (Peugeot Citroen automobiles) is the second largest car manufacturer in Europe. It is present in 160 countries and possesses 16 production sites across the world. It has been...
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Uber say they will stop using diesel cars in London by the end of 2019.
Ride sharing company, Uber have said they plan to stop using diesel cars in London by the end 2019. Uber has about 40,000 London drivers and they will plan to only offer electric or hybrid cars on UberX by the end of the decade. Uber plans to roll out a similar plan to cover the whole of the UK by...
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Ireland could be left behind in the electric vehicle race
Ireland could be left behind while the world embraces the demise of petrol and diesel engines in favour of sustainable energies. The UK's decision to ban all new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040 only goes to highlight the complacency of the Irish Government on the issue of banning petrol and diesel vehicles. Basically speaking, the government is...
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Car prices and motor tax is set to rise again
A new system for testing fuel economy and fuel emissions of cars is sound but it will come at a price The proposed changes to the tests for emissions and fuel economy in new cars are likely to result in higher car prices and increased motor tax according to some. The new vehicle test procedure, known as the Worldwide Harmonised...
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Mazda claim new technology will make petrol cars more greener than electric
Car manufacturer, Mazda has said they will have 'super-green' models on the road by 2019. They claim that the new petrol engines will be 'greener' than electric and if anyone is still doubtful, they say you will get a chance to see for yourself by 2019. They claim their new-tech petrol engines will produce lower emissions than electric drive-trains when...
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Electric vehicles pollute more than regular cars according to Roland Folger, head of Mercedes India
Roland Folger, who is the head of Mercedes-Benz in India, has raised doubts over the Indian government's intention to entirely switch over to electric vehicles by 2030. He maintains that the cumulative pollution in the production of electric cars is higher than other regular combustion engine vehicles. He claims that the electric cars pollute more because the electricity used to...
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The alternative view on the dangers of diesel fuel from Industry Bosses
The alternative view on the dangers of diesel fuel from Industry Bosses Industry boss says it’s time to put an end to the ‘diatribe’ of misinformation about diesel. The UK boss of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Jeremy Hicks is warning that any improvements in air quality could be delayed if the diesel debate continues to be dominated by what...
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UK to ban diesel and petrol cars by 2040
The UK Government has said that they will ban all petrol and diesel cars in Britain by 2040. Many governments around the world have already outlined plans to phase out petrol and diesel combustion engines. They are trying to combat air pollution and pave the way for electric vehicles and sustainable fuels sources. The UK is the latest European country...
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France to end sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
France is planning to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040. France’s new environment minister, Nicolas Hulot made the announcement of his new climate plan at a press conference last Thursday. He said: “We are announcing the end of the sale of gasoline and diesel cars by 2040.” Mr Hulot didn’t specify if this would mean an...