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London Congestion Charge “winners”

As of 4th January 2011 vehicles that emit 100g/km or less of CO2 and meet EU5 standards for air quality – will get a 100% discount on the congestion charge. A good example of this is the Smart car – … Continue reading

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Diesel or petrol?

The Telegraph has an interesting article on the advantages and disadvantages of diesel engines. It implies that perhaps the benefits are no longer quite what they were – and that perhaps, given time; the increased cost of diesel will make … Continue reading

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Air conditioned road crossings in Dubai – wouldn’t it be nice to have weather that warranted them here!

This brought a smile to my face – while we’re inside taking shelter from the abysmal weather this morning, in Dubai they’re putting up pedestrian road crossings that are air conditioned to keep them out of the heat and pollution.  … Continue reading

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