Transport
Silent revolution - can Formula E racing change the world?
Like its Formula 1 cousin, the imminent electric car racing championship is set to deliver true excitement for motor sport fans – all backed by a green agenda and a promised environmental legacy - explains Tom PhillipsUse UK airport capacity we have 'before building more runways'
Building new runways or a whole new airport to the east of London could boost capacity across the South East but would also cause severe noise and air pollution for communities under the flight paths - says Caroline Pidgeon
European officials ignore environment in favour of gas-guzzlers
The European commission's luxury call pool – full of big and powerful German cars - hardly reflects the green credentials so vaunted in Brussels as even hybrids are ignored, writes Justin Stares
Time to get Britain motoring in electric car market
British people are still not buying electric vehicles to the same extent as other Europeans and Americans are – but there are a number of steps the government could take to boost demand, writes Mark RowneyEuropean Commission mega-trucks proposal 'misleading'
With its recent proposal, the European Commission is trying to open the door to the use of extremely heavy and long trucks across the EU, and thereby risks breaking up the single market, claims Michael Cramer MEP'Travesty' of airport ground handling liberalisation
A supposed 'lack of competitiveness' is now the justification for the implementation of harsh policies that favour liberalisation of markets and a weakening of social protections, writes Sabine WilsEuropean airline industry shrinking due to recession
As 2011 drew to a close, any early optimism for 2012 quickly evaporated and it turned into another difficult year for European airlines due to recession and high fuel prices – writes Dr David Marsh-
'Clubbing together' can cut cost of flight control
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EU proposes reforms to 'stagnant' rail sector
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Electric car charging points needed on 'every street'
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Higher car insurance for women 'political correctness'
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Hold your breath: Europe's deadly transport regime
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The sound of silence, the dangers associated with electric cars
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Pay-as-you-drive 'black boxes' in cars - state interference?
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