EU relaxation of diesel emission limits was illegal, court rules

Ruling means new generation of so-called ‘cleaner’ diesel vehicles can be banned by cities across EU

The new generation of so-called “cleaner” diesel vehicles can be banned from Madrid, Paris and Brussels after a ruling by European justices.

City authorities can now stop Euro 6 diesel vehicles from entering their cities. The European court of justice has overruled a decision by the European commission to allow new diesel vehicles to emit higher levels of nitrogen dioxide.

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