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GT Exhausts takes digital strides
- 01/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK manufacturer of exhausts and emission systems GT Exhausts has embraced electronic trading. It has adopted PACT, which will enable the company to streamline its ordering processes and enhance its engagement and relationship with the aftermarket supply chain. PACT automates procedures from a distributor’s [...] -
Government urged to support EV van transition
- 26/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has been urged to develop a support package of incentives to encourage the uptake of zero emission vans. Business leaders and sustainable transport campaigners have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlining the need to introduce targeted plans and funding that will support the uptake of electric [...] -
Diesel demand still high despite ULEZ expansion
- 25/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Demand for diesel vehicles is still increasing despite the expansion of the ULEZ in Greater London. Drivers of non-compliant car will have to pay £12.50 to enter the area between the North and South Circular Roads, but data from Auto Trader suggests that has not put customers off buying older diesel models. Ian [...] -
ULEZ 18 times bigger than before
- 25/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The London Ultra Low Emission Zone is 18 times bigger than it was today, after it expanded to cover almost the whole area between the North and South Circular Roads. Drivers in vehicles that are not compliant will have to pay £12.50 to enter the zone or face a fine of £160. The ULEZ will be operational 24 hours a [...] -
SYNETIQ signs green parts supply deal
- 08/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ has announced a new green parts partnership with Zurich Insurance to help it eliminate the CO2 emissions created by the manufacture of new items. Through the supply of green parts, SYNETIQ has avoided over 5.5 million kilos of CO2 during the last two years. David Nichols, Zurich’s chief claims [...] -
EVs enjoy record sales with 16% market share
- 29/06/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The European new car market increased 73% compared with May 2020. JATO Dynamics measured data from 26 European markets and found sales totalling 1,073,987 units, taking the year-to-date total to 5,150,831. Despite this increase, volume was 25% lower than May 2019. Felipe Munoz, global analyst, said: “The data [...] -
Emissions tracking firm receives substantial funding
- 11/06/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Circulor has secured US$14m (£9.88m) in funding to support further growth. Circular helps companies such as Volvo and Polestar measure and track CO2 emissions within supply chains. It will use the investment to drive ongoing innovation and extend its presence in North America and Asia. Douglas [...] -
Ford calls for 2030 strategy
- 14/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ford is calling on policymakers, energy providers, local authorities, consumers and the auto industry to jointly develop a nationwide electrification strategy that will set the country on the right trajectory for 2030. The company says that a coordinated effort is needed to help consumers move to an electrified [...] -
Sales ban causes Fiat shares drop
- 23/05/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
BBC reports that Fiat Chrysler shares have fallen sharply on the Milan stock exchange after media reports that it could face a sales ban in Germany over accusations that it cheated emissions tests. Its shares fell as much as five per cent in early trading before recovering slightly. At the weekend, Germany's [...] -
VW dismissing CEO over emissions scandal
- 22/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Volkswagen will dismiss Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn, according to reports in a German newspaper, after the carmaker admitted to cheating US vehicles emissions tests and said 11 million of its cars could be affected worldwide. The Tagesspiegel newspaper, cited unnamed sources on Volkswagen's supervisory board, [...]