
EU parliament bans sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
The EU has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2035. From then on, new cars and vans sold in the EU must run on other fuels.
The EU has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2035. From then on, new cars and vans sold in the EU must run on other fuels.
Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion and first-ever black Formula 1 driver, has devoted himself to human and animal rights, and the environment.
Milan has announced one of Europe’s most ambitious mobility schemes, known as Strade Aperte (open roads). Its goal is to reduce cars in phase 2 of the lockdown by increasing bike lanes and pedestrian areas.
Honolulu has become the largest US city to make looking at phones illegal while crossing the road. The safety issue linked to handheld devices is gaining importance as accidents increase.
The mayors of 12 cities have signed the C40 fossil-fuel-free streets declaration, pledging to fight air pollution, improve the quality of life for all citizens, and help tackle climate change.
Theresa May’s much attended Brexit speech outlines the 12-point strategy for the UK to leave the EU, launching a rebranded nation: A Global Britain. The full speech here.
Heir to the legendary Bulli van of the ‘60s, the official vehicle of the hippie movement, the new Volkswagen van is electric and self-driving. It has eight seats and can be turned into a living room. It will be produced starting from 2021.
Activists call on London mayor Sadiq Khan to ban diesel vehicles from the capital by 2025, amongst mounting evidence that they’re a serious health risk.
Copenhagen has achieved an unprecedented result by investing in two-wheel mobility. Bikes now outnumber cars in Denmark’s capital.
80 mayors representing over 600 million people are in Mexico City to discuss and improve urban solutions to climate change. This is the sixth edition of the C40 summit.