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Report finds one-third fewer polluting vehicles entered central London during ULEZ’ first four months

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This is much higher than 39% in February 2017 and the 61% in March 2019 (congestion charging hours). Euro 6 for diesel cars (less than five years old in 2019). Euro 6 for diesel vans (less than four years old in 2019). Euro 3 for motorcycles and other L-category vehicles. Euro VI for trucks, buses and coaches.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Vehicles that do not meet the standards must pay a £12.50 daily charge.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive. Gasoline cars are overtaking diesel-fueled cars in sales of new passenger cars, but the total consumption of diesel fuel keeps increasing. Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping increased by 5% in 2 years (2015-2017).

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Mayor of London floats action plan to reduce city’s air pollution

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A more detailed consultation will take place later this year and some measures could be implemented as early as 2017. Key proposals include: Implementing a £10 Emissions Surcharge (dubbed the ‘T-charge’) on the most polluting vehicles entering central London from 2017. These figures were set by the previous Mayor in 2015.The

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Tesla Model X Delay, 2017 Chevy Spark Leaked, Victory Charger Trademarked: Today's Car News

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Today we look at why the Tesla Model X electric SUV is late, some leaked photos of the 2017 Chevrolet Spark minicar, and Vctory''s possible plans for an electric motorcycle. Is Chrysler working on a new diesel engine? All this and more on Green Car Reports. When will the Chevrolet Bolt electric car start production?

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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

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AQIP is a mobile source incentive program that focuses on reducing criteria pollutant and diesel particulate emissions with concurrent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Of the $230 million, $55 million is slated to satisfy remaining FY 2015-16 demand (through Sept 2016), and $175 million for the period from Oct 2016-Sept 2017.

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Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

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Effective January 2010, Brazilian diesel fuel vehicles will be required to run on a 5% biodiesel blend, up from 4% at present. The announcement was made last Friday by president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and is expected to raise biodiesel production levels to 2.4 billion liters (634 million gallons) in 2010. Emissions testing.

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