Air quality
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Latest news 17 Sep 2021Air quality on diesel trains worse than central London roads
On-train concentrations of nitrogen dioxide can be higher than next to major central London roads, according to new research.
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UK 15 Sep 2021Clean air zone in Bath: City expects to generate £1m in extra revenue
Bath & North East Somerset Council has been on a four-year journey to launch its clean air zone (CAZ), one of the first outside London to implement an area that charges non-compliant businesses.
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Latest news 9 Sep 2021CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation deadline approaches
The Government’s consultation on the proposed CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK closes on September 22.
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Latest news 9 Sep 2021New Government-backed app shows savings from switching to electric
Free app, EV8 Switch, calculates how much drivers could save by switching to an electric vehicle (EV) compared to their current petrol or diesel vehicle.
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Latest news 7 Sep 2021TfGM to launch low-emission vehicle funding platform
TfGM is set to launch a digital platform enabling businesses and commercial vehicle operators to apply for government support to buy low emission vehicles.
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Latest news 6 Sep 2021Greater Manchester begins installation of clean air zone
Greater Manchester has begun installing cameras and signage ahead of the launch of its clean air zone (CAZ) in May 2022.
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Latest news 1 Sep 2021E10 petrol available at pumps
E10 fuel – a blend of petrol and 10% renewable ethanol – is available from petrol stations from today (September 1).
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Latest news 1 Sep 2021TfL opens rapid charging hub in Woolwich
Transport for London (TfL) has opened a new rapid charging hub at Glass Yard in Woolwich, with eight charging points that can charge cars in 20-30 minutes.
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Latest news 1 Sep 2021Manchester to launch £120m clean air zone support scheme
Manchester is launching a £120 million fund in November to help people switch to cleaner vehicles ahead of introducing its clean air zone (CAZ) next year.
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Latest news 24 Aug 2021New procurement framework to help public sector access hydrogen buses
A new procurement framework has been launched with the addition of a new hydrogen bus lot to to help the public sector access hydrogen buses.
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Latest news 24 Aug 2021Longer lorries could hit UK roads from 2022, says Shapps
Longer lorries could be rolled out onto UK roads from as early as 2022, the Government has announced today (August 24).
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Latest news 19 Aug 2021Karshare secures £3m to launch in more cities
Community carsharing app Karshare has announced a £3 million fund to support its expansion plans, including launching in more cities.
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Latest news 19 Aug 2021More than three million school children in England exposed to ‘toxic air’
More than three million children across England are going to schools in areas exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) pollution limits, new research finds.
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Latest news 19 Aug 2021Final call for views on TfN’s draft decarbonisation strategy
Transport for the North (TfN) is urging residents to have their say on its draft decarbonisation strategy before the consultation closes at midday on August 31.
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Latest news 12 Aug 2021Lord Deben confirmed speaker at Smart Transport Conference
Lord Deben, chair of the Climate Change Committee, has been confirmed as a plenary speaker at the Smart Transport Conference.
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Reports 12 Aug 2021The promise of low-carbon freight
The promise of low-carbon freight report looks at the benefits of electric cargo (e-cargo) bikes in London.
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Latest news 12 Aug 2021E-cargo bikes deliver faster than vans in city centre
Electric cargo (e-cargo) bikes can deliver goods about 60% faster than vans in London, according to new research.
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Latest news 10 Aug 2021VIDEO: Virtual Smart Transport Conference June 2021 presentations
Watch 30 videos from leaders in the transport sector, recorded at our June 2021 virtual conference
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Whitepapers & reports 9 Aug 2021AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis
The report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), addresses the most up-to-date physical understanding of the climate system and climate change.
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Latest news 9 Aug 2021Government calls for action to cut global emissions
The UK is calling for urgent global action in response to a UN report that has revealed the planet has warmed more than previously estimated.
