Are electric vehicles as good as we think they are?
Recently, there has been an influx of electric vehicles being scrapped due to minor battery damage. A light scratch on a battery could force an insurance company to scrap a NEW electric car. Reports have been highlighted and have started to be called “the trend of low-mileage zero-emission cars being written off with minor damage”. […]
Bosch announces diesel breakthrough
New Bosch technologies already make it possible to achieve an average of 13 mg/km NOx New enhanced diesel technology has been revealed, promising a sustained reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. Announcing its technological breakthrough, Bosch says it can make diesel about as clean as a petrol engine. A Bosch spokesperson said: “It means diesel is […]
WHERE DO YOU FIND EMISSIONS DATA FOR THE CAR YOU WANT TO BUY?
There is now more information available to tell you how clean new cars are, both for the harmful pollutants that immediately affect the air we breathe, and for carbon dioxide (CO2) which has a longer term impact on the climate. But where can you find more information about the specific model you are interested in? […]
Glow plugs and emissions: your questions answered
Governments, drivers and automotive manufacturers are more aware than ever before of the need to reduce vehicle emissions. We are still some time away from the widespread adoption of zero-emissions vehicles – but in the meantime, action can be taken to ensure the engines we are using are as efficient as possible. This article investigates […]
