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China to ban production of petrol and diesel cars 'in the near future'
Announcement aimed at tackling pollution will prove a huge incentive to development and sale of electric and hybrid vehiclesChina, the world's biggest vehicle market, is considering a ban on the production and sale of fossil fuel cars in a major boost to the production of electric vehicles as Beijing seeks to ease pollution.
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The Department of Transport has advised the Road Safety Authority (RSA) that an unpublished report detailing collisions involving cyclists could be interpreted as “victim blaming” if released.
Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye speaks out
Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye urgently needs to convince politicians of his green credentials, at the same time as fending off a cheaper rival.
High-speed synergies for the north
Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is now being increasingly seen as the third phase of the UK’s high-speed rail programme. RTM’s Luana Salles reports on what this means for the region and Transport for the North (TfN).
Elizabeth line rolling stock: a culture of co-operation
With the Elizabeth Line tantalisingly close to completion and the first of its new rolling stock already on track, David Sherrin, senior project manager for rolling stock at TfL, updates RTM’s Josh Mines on the progress and delivery of the new trains.
Monday, 11 September 2017
The Guardian
- Is the flying car ready for takeoff?At least six developers have retail road-air vehicles in the pipeline, so it's time to watch the skies. A little white winged pod lifts itself off the ground and glides off into the distance. The whole movement looks effortless. It's like watching Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder except we're in a nondescript airfield in Germany, not the planet Tatooine.
- China to ban production of petrol and diesel cars 'in the near future'Announcement aimed at tackling pollution will prove a huge incentive to development and sale of electric and hybrid vehiclesChina, the world's biggest vehicle market, is considering a ban on the production and sale of fossil fuel cars in a major boost to the production of electric vehicles as Beijing seeks to ease pollution.
Times Online
- Calls for stricter checks after Uber fuels record rise in minicabs [Subscription]The number of Uber-style minicabs on the road has risen by almost a quarter in two years and has led to calls for tighter regulation of drivers.
City AM
- Electric vehicles jump as China considers petrol car banElectric vehicle companies in China received a boost today after a government official nodded to possible plans for a ban on sales of petrol cars in the country.
The York Press
- Probe into creating underground car parkCOUNCIL officials have been asked to investigate the feasibility, cost and benefits of sending York's 'eyesore' Castle Car Park underground.
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