Net zero strategy shows UK will miss 2030 emissions cuts target

Government admits its policies will achieve only 92% of cuts and experts think that is a ‘generous reading’

EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany

Berlin secures concessions over future use of e-fuels after going back on agreement struck last year

German government in crisis over EU ban on car combustion engines

Green party accuses FDP of gambling away country’s reputation after last-minute blocking of phase-out from 2035

Dieselgate: millions of ‘extremely’ polluting cars still on Europe’s roads, says report

The research group that first exposed the scandal say ‘it’s not over’ and that governments must act

Germany’s e-fuel EU loophole could mean ‘135bn more litres of petrol burnt’

Request for exemption from ICE car phase-out would displace up to 46m electric cars, says campaign group

Tax perks driving surge in number of SUVs and larger vehicles on Australian roads

Calls to tackle rise in SUVs, utes and 4WDs by reducing tax incentives and building narrow lanes and parking spots exclusively for small cars

The ultra-low emission zone cost me an ultra-high fine

I was driving a compliant car on a visit from Germany, and have been sent five penalty charge notices totalling more than €1,700

Volkswagen warns EU that US is beating it in race to attract battery makers

Carmaker says it is progressing faster on US factory than European one thanks to subsidies

Battle for clean air: the row raging over London’s ultra-low emission zone

A planned extension to the capital’s ‘Ulez’ has become a political battleground as opponents take legal action to stop it while others say drastic action is vital to fight pollution

Toyota accused of greenwashing in Greenpeace complaint filed to ACCC

Complaint focuses on claims about performance of vehicles and net zero by 2050 plans while company says it is committed to sustainable future

Health impact of tyre particles causing ‘increasing concern’, say scientists

Far more tiny particles now come from tyres than are emitted from exhausts but new tyre designs may help

‘Greenwashing’ firms face steep new UK fines for misleading claims

New legislation could see companies fined millions of pounds for making unproven environmental assertions to sell their products

Electric car enthusiasts tantalized by new idea: converting old vehicles

While a boutique industry around converting vintage cars to electric is growing, it’s an exclusive, cost-prohibitive one

Tower Hamlets mayor accused of ‘culture war’ against low-traffic schemes

Campaigners criticise Lutfur Rahman as he consults for second time on London borough’s LTNs

Ultra low emissions zone expansion cut London pollutants by up to 26% – study

Findings of lower diesel and PM2.5 emissions may fortify mayor as he extends scheme across whole city