Are fuel prices about to drop again thanks to Lockdown 2?

Here we go again. It’s day two of Lockdown 2, the sequel nobody wanted, and some things are feeling awfully familiar. I popped into Sainsbury’s yesterday and witnessed the empty loo roll shelves for myself. I mean, really? Sure, there are some new small graces that we can be thankful for this time around. Nurseries and ... Read More

Police chase thief proves why criminals aren’t ready for EVs just yet

Electric vehicles might be a hot topic at the moment, but there’s one man in Los Angeles who certainly won’t be making the switch any time soon. Afraid we don’t know his name, don’t really know anything about him in fact. Other than that he’s got some nerve. The man in question was involved in ... Read More

New pedestrian lollipop measures real-time pollution levels during the school run

Did you know it’s illegal to keep your engine on unnecessarily if you’re not moving? “Idling” engines can create double the number of exhaust emissions as engines in motion. And it turns out that since 2002, you’ve been able to land yourself a £20 penalty fine if you get caught parked up with your engine ... Read More

Is this the most cost-effective way to police speeding and improve safety?

What would irritate you more? A bleeping light on your dashboard that went off every time you went above the speed limit? Or an accelerator pedal that became unresponsive if you did the same thing? Because these are two serious contending technology options to help curb speeding in Europe – and it’s up for debate ... Read More

Study reveals worst maintained roads in the country

How often do you go down a pothole in your car, shake your fist at the road and vow to do something about it? The number of times I’ve thought about writing to my local council about the state of the roads around here doesn’t bear thinking about. The number of times I’ve actually done ... Read More

Heavy vehicle scrappage scheme promises solution to small fleets ahead of new emissions restrictions

Early next year, emissions regulations are getting tighter in London. On March 1st 2021, stricter standards for the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come into force. To help small businesses switch non-compliant fleets for greener vehicles ahead of the changes, the Government has launched a new scrappage scheme specifically aimed at heavy vehicles. Under the ... Read More