Tag Archives: smog
Western US Smog is Causing Pollution in Asia
Volkswagen’s modern Microbus remake, and more in the week that was
The Volkswagen microbus is one of the most iconic vehicles of all time, and now the automaker is set to revive the classic for the modern era. Meet the I.D. Buzz: VW's all-electric, self-driving microbus of the future. In other auto news, Nissan debu...
Beijing to Have Environmental Police Force to Fight Smog
Beijing Warns China Smog Makes The Snow Very Dirty
Smog creates havoc in China on New Year’s Day
If you happen to be in northern China, your new year didn't exactly get off to a grand start -- and pollution is squarely to blame. Smog levels were serious enough that officials took drastic steps to curb emissions, shutting down large swaths of th...
Subaru Recalls 100127 Turbocharged Cars for Smog Pumps Fire Risk
Six smog-eating designs that purify the air
By Cat DiStasio
Air pollution is a huge problem in cities around the globe. The widespread burning of fossil fuels combined with the destruction of air-cleaning forests results in dense concentrations of smog in large urban centers. What's more, the...
Parts of Beijing shut down in first-ever smog ‘red alert’
Beijing's smog is legendary, at times blocking out the mid-day sun and enveloping city landmarks, but Monday marked the first time officials have issued an emergency "red alert" concerning the city's air quality. During a red alert, the government re...
VW’s emissions shenanigans may go back as far as 2009
Volkswagen has disclosed to regulators that issues with emissions from its larger cars and SUVs may actually date back more than six years and encompass thousands of more vehicles, the EPA reported on Friday. Essentially, the company is confirming...