High petrol prices mean less demand and less pollution, right? Not necessarily, finds Mark Jansen. Our relationship with our cars is far more complex...
… Will high petrol prices help the environment? Mark … July 2010 News Politics And Economics Energy Petrol Fuel Petrol Prices Pollution Carbon Emissions …
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said climate consultation would include 2032 as a possible cut-off date.
… Petrol car ban at least 12 years away David … cut-off date. A ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars could still … effort to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Petrol Mr Shapps, who drives an electric car, …
In an exclusive extract from 'Ampera We're Electric', Andrew Simms takes a closer look at what powers our cars and asks whether motoring has a greener future to look forward to
… Simms | 12th April 2012 Ethical Living Fuel Petrol Cars Motoring Electric Explore Travel … to look forward to Cars are synonymous with petrol and the internal combustion engine. And … to the start line the first car to run on petrol by half a century. A very basic …
Labour calls on government to be 'ambitious' by ending the sale of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars and vans by 2030.
… Ban sales of petrol cars by 2030 - Labour Emily Beament | … to be 'ambitious' by ending the sale of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars and vans by 2030. Sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars should be …
Our lives are now so dependent on oil that it is impossible to conceive of a world without it. Before long, however, we will have no choice. The sooner we start planning for that reality, and changing the way we live, the better our chance of survival.
… Jeremy Smith | 1st October 2005 News Oil Petrol Fuel Cars Energy Future Oil Fuel … arrived at the gates of Shell’s Stanlow petrol refinery near Ellesmere Port in … litres of fuel destined for hundreds of petrol stations around the country went …
Switch to EVs will reduce UK’s import dependence for petrol, as UK renewable electricity powers more cars.
… to EVs will reduce UK’s import dependence for petrol, as UK renewable electricity powers … a reduction in necessary foreign imports for petrol by as much as any production from newly … the delayed second reading of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill. Just a small …
With less than 25 years until the purchase of new diesel and petrol cars will be banned, JACK ALEXANDER explores what is holding back the electric car market in the UK.
… 2017 News Electric Car Renewables 2040 Petrol 405632.jpg With less than 25 years until the purchase of new diesel and petrol cars will be banned, JACK ALEXANDER … the globe cracking down on diesel and petrol vehicles, the electric car revolution …
Low Emissions Zones have their place in cleaning up the UK's worst air pollution hotspots, writes Richard Howard. But we also need to adopt fiscal measures to encourage a shift away from diesel vehicles, at once delivering cleaner air, increased tax revenues, and lower carbon emissions.
… have lower CO 2 emissions than equivalent petrol vehicles. However, recent evidence … for the first time, CO 2 emissions from new petrol cars were lower than emissions from … pollution, UK is still promoting diesel over petrol The problem with diesels, as …
Just Stop Oil activists render fuel pumps unusable by breaking display glass and covering them with spray paint.
… Petrol stations targeted by activists Neil … Oil said 51 of its supporters disrupted seven petrol stations across London. In some … a woman on suspicion of criminal damage at a petrol station in Talgarth Road, Hammersmith. …
Supporters of Just Stop Oil yesterday smashed display glass and covered it in spray paint at the pumps at Cobham Services in Surrey.
… Activists sabotage petrol pumps Neil Lancefield | 29th April 2022 … in Surrey. Climate activists have sabotaged petrol pumps and blocked forecourts at two … on April 1 and have described the sabotage of petrol pumps as “a significant escalation”. …
78 records didn't come to an end because the world ran out of shellac, writes Chris Goodall. And today's cars won't be made obsolete by a shortage of oil, or even climate change. The transition will be driven by falling prices, long range, clean air laws, and the superb style, performance and driving experience they offer.
… Transport Technology Pollution look-no-petrol-tesla-cut.jpg 78 records didn't come to … point and hasn't even had to pay for the petrol. At the end of the day, she steps out … a day in his London taxi and pays for the petrol himself. Since much of his day is …
The claims for biofuels make it seem truly a wonder crop. Mark Anslow separates the wheat from the chaff
… When the energy costs of labour, machinery, petrol and diesel, other fertilisers, … beef production.(16) In the USA, a litre of petrol costs roughly 33 cents to produce; a … – models that can run on both ethanol and petrol – have been made available at a reduced …
Experts call for warnings that burning fossil fuels worsens the climate emergency - which will have major impacts on health.
… Climate warnings needed at petrol pumps Emily Beament | 31st March 2020 … health warnings should be displayed on petrol pumps and flight tickets to warn people … on large amounts of fossil fuel, such as petrol stations, on energy bills, and on …
Claire Perry O'Neill says COP26 is threatened by Tory broken promises, failure to take action, faction fighting, ballooning costs.
… new measures, including a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles being brought … these promises are not close to being met." Petrol She added: "This isn't a pretty place … forward a planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 to 2035 - …
42 reasons why fuel tax cuts and price caps just add fuel to the fire.
… January 2023 | Comment Economics Fossil Fuels PetrolPetrol Prices Editor’s Picks … government fixed the consumer price of petrol and diesel at HUF 480 or about €1.2 …
A response to the UK Prime Minister’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
… Prime Minister’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Prime minister … heavily, with measures to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Plus around … point. While a clear market signal to remove petrol and diesel cars is absolutely …
Our addiction to oil is not inevitable. We can all take steps to kick the habit
… Honda’s Insight – both hybrid cars that use petrol and electricity) or one that runs on … at the maximum recommended air pressure saves petrol. 5. Live as close to work as possible. … of their vehicle fleet sales consists of petrol-free vehicles. 18. Increase minimum …
On 15th May, protesters shut down the Islington Shell petrol station for five hours in a non-violent, 'party at the pumps'. Watch the video to find out more...
… How to shut down a Shell petrol station... in style Felix Gonzales | … May, protesters shut down the Islington Shell petrol station for five hours in a …
Zac Goldsmith says the ongoing petrol crisis is a 'good lesson' in the need to end the dependence on fossil fuels.
… Zac Goldsmith says the ongoing petrol crisis is a 'good lesson' in the need … minister Zac Goldsmith has said the ongoing petrol crisis is a “good lesson” in the need … Independent , Lord Goldsmith said queues at petrol stations amid current shortages should …
New technologies are coming on stream that can turn sunlight and wind into liquid fuels for vehicles, homes or power plants, writes Chris Goodall. And by powering the process using 'free' renewable energy on sunny or windy days, the fuel will be as green as can be, and cost less than petroleum.
… be as green as can be, and cost less than petroleum. Daniel Nocera, the rock-star of … tanks. Burn isobutanol in your existing petrol car and you will get motion (although … First, the wholesale caost of gasoline / petrol. Barrel of oil: $49 (August 10th 2016) …
To decarbonise transport we need to escape the false promise of the car advert.
… manufacturers continue to rely on sales of petrol and diesel vehicles including the most … . Growing Meanwhile, Toyota’s production of petrol and diesel cars is predicted to … smaller lightweight EVs emit less PM2.5 than petrol and diesel vehicles, heavier battery …
Electric cars are backed as a climate panacea by the majority, but are there negative impacts we're missing in the rush to electrification?
… here still emit less carbon than their petrol counterparts: ‘40 per cent less CO 2 … including the processing of oil into petrol and the transportation of fuel (such as … is 13.1kw at peak), whereas an efficient petrol car driven for an hour at 40mph would …
Environmental campaigning groups including Greenpeace and WWF publish a joint report today calling on the UK Government to bring forward the proposed ban on petrol and electric cars to 2030.
JOE WARE reports
… to bring forward the proposed ban on petrol and electric cars to 2030. JOE WARE … Gove would be announcing that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars would be banned in the … were to bring forward the ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2030 Britain could …
A film runs through the highlights of last weekend's protest at the Coryton oil refinery in Essex, UK
… READ MORE... VIDEO How to shut down a Shell petrol station... in style On 15th May, protesters shut down the Islington Shell petrol station for five hours in a …