Emissions Equality
Blake Ludwig
We are Futureproof, formerly the Alliance Against Urban 4x4s, supported Ken Livingstone's proposed changes to the C Charge, which would have done exactly what this campaign wants - getting rid of the alternative fuels discount and instead apply discounts based on the CO2 emissions only. We proposed that the ceiling be ...set at cars under 120 gm CO2/km, though with the recent technological improvements you could argue for all cars under 100gmCO2/km.
It never made any sense to us that a Lexus Hybrid 4x4 should get a discount, whereas small and efficient cars still paid.
There is one problem in allowing small cars that are diesel for free however - our city has a big problem with air quality, and diesel cars and lorries are the main culprits, emitting high amounts of PM10 and NOx; obviously cars with a larger engine size emit more pollutants. Allowing the small diesel cars could put London in even more jeapordy with the EU as it already violates the WHO limits on PM10 concentrations.Read More
It never made any sense to us that a Lexus Hybrid 4x4 should get a discount, whereas small and efficient cars still paid.
There is one problem in allowing small cars that are diesel for free however - our city has a big problem with air quality, and diesel cars and lorries are the main culprits, emitting high amounts of PM10 and NOx; obviously cars with a larger engine size emit more pollutants. Allowing the small diesel cars could put London in even more jeapordy with the EU as it already violates the WHO limits on PM10 concentrations.Read More
Source: wearefutureproof.org.uk
Emissions Equality The lobbying continues, but in a different way now. Now The mayor has agreed to review the exemption for hybrid and alternative fuels, it's a question of trying to ensure we get the right outcome. Please write to The Mayor, c/o City Hall and make your views known.
Emissions Equality The campaign makes BBC TV
Source: tinyurl.com
Low-emission petrol and diesel cars would be allowed free entry to London's congestion charge zone under a plan by Transport for London (TfL).
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Boris Johnson and Transport for London to consider basing congestion charge on carbon emissions rather than technology
Emissions Equality Success!! The Mayor has confirmed, in a written response to Volvo Car UK, that he will review the Congestion Charge exemption. Transport for London will report by the end of the year. 50% of What Car's audience thinks it should be CO2 based - what do you think?
Source: tinyurl.com
Following its challenge to The Mayor of London, Volvo Car UK has been successful in its bid to review the current Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemption that, Volvo believes, unfairly biases hybrid cars over other low-emitting vehicles.
Ian Nguyen Ford Fiesta Econetic emmits only 98g/km co2 emmisions, that means it emmits less than any bluemotion vehicle at the moment.
Emissions Equality The Car Enthusiast proves that you don't need a hybrid to offer a low-emitting car that's also great to drive.
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Volvo's DRIVe range now features stop-start technology, improving already impressive economy and emissions figures without resorting to hybridisation. In the new DRIVe C30 stop start model you get a good-looking, ...
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/20
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Ford Focus ECOnetic has been named WhatGreenCar's 2008 green car of the year, beating advanced technology from BMW and low emissions from Volkwagen. Judge Ben Lane talks through the winning and shortlisted…
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http://www.london.gov.uk/mqt/public/ques
Source: www.london.gov.uk
The official website for the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
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The Government's own Transport Select Committee doesn't agree with environmental transport taxation either - http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa
Source: www.publications.parliament.uk
Emissions Equality Go to the What Car? website now - they're hosting a poll on the right hand side of the homepage giving you your chance to have your say on what a new Congestion Charge should be. http://www.whatcar.com/
Source: www.whatcar.com
What Car? is the UK's biggest and best car buyer's guide with new and used car reviews, advice, news and videos.
Emissions Equality Preparing to send a follow-up letter to Boris - all we want is to know what he thinks!
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VW recently launched a series of new engines under a range called “Blue Motion”. VW’s range of Blue Motion cars have the following credentials:
Polo BM: 99g/km
Golf BM: 107g/km
Jetta BM: 122g/km
Passat BM: 129g/km
Touran BM: 144g/km
The production of more low C02 vehicles from manufacturers such as VW strengthens our call for the congestion charge to be reviewed.
Source: www.volkswagen.co.uk
Our BlueMotionTechnologies let you enjoy driving while knowing you’re helping to lessen your impact on the environment. The badge already identifies the cleanest, most eco-friendly cars in our range: now ...
Emissions Equality We've now reached the yardstick of over 1,000 mentions on Google. Fantastic result but lots more to do to try and get The Mayor to a) respond to the letter and b) to review the Congestion Charge set up.
