Early scrappage of diesel vehicles could increase CO2

The early withdrawal of fossil fuel powered vehicles on environmental grounds could increase carbon dioxide emissions because of the emissions associated with vehicle manufacture, writes Rhodri Clark.  

The expected service lives of many freight and passenger vehicles could be shortened as governments introduce new policies to reduce carbon emissions or air pollution.

The Welsh Government’s decarbonisation and economic action plans include a commitment to ensuring all buses and taxis...

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