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Air Quality & Weather Systems

March 30, 2020
Sweden’s road traffic emissions ‘fell 2%’ in 2019
Carbon dioxide emissions from road traffic fell by 2% in Sweden last year following an increase in biofuel and more energy efficient cars, say transport organisations.
March 26, 2020
University study debunks EV emissions ‘myth’
Fears that electric vehicles (EVs) could actually increase carbon emissions are 'a myth', according to new research.
February 17, 2020
SmogStop aims to clear the air
Air quality is an increasing issue for the ITS industry - but Envision SQ has something which can work alongside traffic calming measures to cut emissions
February 10, 2020
EV ‘Freedom Act’ gets US green lobby support
Two pieces of prospective US legislation on electric vehicles (EVs) have received support from environmental lobby groups.
February 7, 2020
Ford’s new alternative fuel: veggie power
Ford has become the latest vehicle manufacturer to do its bit for air quality – this time by using renewable diesel fuel in some of its vehicles.
February 6, 2020
UK to ‘ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035’
A  ban on purchasing new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars and vans in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035.
February 6, 2020
TfL trials bus sound to improve safety
Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a bus sound to make road users in the UK capital aware of electric and hybrid buses moving at slow speeds. 
February 3, 2020
WBCSD and partners sign Lisbon mobility pact
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Lisbon City Council and 56 companies and institutions have signed a pact to make mobility more sustainable in the Portuguese capital.
January 28, 2020
Netherlands government pledges to cut road transport emissions 
The Dutch government is taking measures to reduce nitrogen emissions from road transport which include introducing fiscal incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles.
January 23, 2020
Drivewyze offers mountain corridor alerts
Drivewyze is extending its safety notification service by adding mountain corridor safety alerts to more than 100 locations in 20 US states.