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Mayor Halts Madrid Low-Emissions Zone Despite Its Success

The new mayor of Madrid has the city’s congestion pricing program stopped, even with early proof that it reduced traffic and pollution after it entered into force in November last year. It is the first big European city to reverse the creation of … Continue reading

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Driving Tesla Produces More CO2 Than Diesel Cars, Study Says

The CO2 emissions of electric vehicles are higher than those of diesel cars, according to German researchers. A study conducted by the Ifo, under the leadership of German physics professor Christoph Buchal has revealed that the electric vehicles might be … Continue reading

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Court Rules German Cities Can Ban Diesel Cars to Cut Air Pollution

Diesel cars could be banned from German cities within weeks to combat air pollution following a court decision this week. Germany’s highest administrative court ruled that some municipalities can ban oldest and most polluting diesel cars from their streets as … Continue reading

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