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London congestion charge did not improve air quality

Technology

London congestion charge did not improve air quality

The policy of charging drivers to enter London city centre has cut traffic, but air quality has changed little, with some pollutants actually rising

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City road networks grow like biological systems

Technology

City road networks grow like biological systems

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Intelligent paint turns roads pink in icy conditions

Technology

Intelligent paint turns roads pink in icy conditions

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Earth

Plug-in hybrid cars ready to roll in California

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Technology

Reincarnated material turns waste heat into power

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Technology

Blue LEDs to reset tired truckers' body clocks

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Life

Drivers need a break every 80 minutes

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Shockwave traffic jam recreated for first time

Technology

Shockwave traffic jam recreated for first time

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Souped-up battery prepares to slay the gas guzzlers

Earth

Souped-up battery prepares to slay the gas guzzlers

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Could smart traffic lights stop motorists fuming?

Earth

Could smart traffic lights stop motorists fuming?

Traffic lights that wirelessly track vehicles would speed up journeys, reduce fuel consumption and improve urban air quality, say researchers

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Earth

Super-efficient car to green up the highway

Features

Technology

'Mind-reading' car keeps drivers focused

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Technology

Commentary: Would-be traffic herders beware

Opinion

Technology

Sports cars more dangerous than SUVs

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