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Drivers put the brakes on “DF” numberplates
Some Danish drivers are being put off buying new cars, as the latest EU number plates unintentionally promote a far right political party. After a changeover to new style car registration numbers last...
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Icelandic government to set up high fuel price working group
Iceland’s government is set to form a working group to look into the record high petrol and diesel price and what to do about it. Icelandic finance minister Steingrimur J. Sigfusson says he intends to...
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Icelandic tourism association joins call for lower fuel tax
The Icelandic Travel Industry Association has added to existing calls for the Icelandic government to cut fuel duty. The Icelandic Automobile Association, the Confederation of Icelandic Employers and...
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Methane fuel plant planned for West Iceland
It is hoped that Iceland’s first methane fuel production plant will be built before the end of next year. The intended capacity of the plant will be equivalent to 1,000 methane powered cars per year,...
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Oslo: the world capital of electric cars
Despite gaining its wealth from oil, Norway has becoming the world’s biggest user of electric cars. The Nordic country boasts nearly 4,000 silent and emission-free electric vehicles, primarily in Oslo...
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Akureyri exploring options for methane fuel from rubbish
Methane production at the Akureyri landfill site in northern Iceland appears to be high enough to allow for commercial harnessing of the gas in the coming years. There are several proposals for how to...
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Illegal immigrants used as car wash slaves
Immigrants and asylum seekers are working in slave-like conditions at car washes across Sweden, according to police. A report by Sveriges Radio (SR) claims that such practices are becoming more...
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Multi car pile up in western Iceland
There was a serious multi-car accident on Route 1 in West Iceland yesterday evening; long delays affected travellers. According to Vísir.is, five people were rushed to hospital after the five car...
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In the aftermath of the financial crash in Iceland in 2008, car sales for private use was significantly reduced, but this seems to be changing rapidly. Last year the sales went drastically up with...
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Electric cars get more Danish support
The Danish utility company Dong Energy announced that it has signed an agreement with California-based electric battery charging company, Better Place, to implement a nationwide electric car-charging...
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Iceland moves forward in sustainable energy
On 14 and 15 September this year, prominent experts, policy makers and visionaries from around the world are set to assemble and discuss subjects including electric mobility, the future of biofuels and...
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China’s Geely buys Volvo
The Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding has signed a deal to purchase the iconic Swedish Volvo brand from US car-maker Ford. Volvo Cars spokesman Per-Ake Froberg said in a news conference...
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Parking Copenhagen clams up over clamping rules
Parking officials in Copenhagen are keeping the rules under wraps, claiming drivers will argue with wardens and skirt around the law if they know the system. According to public broadcaster DR, Parking...
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Transport agency puts brakes on FCKU2MF number plate
A mucky-minded motorist has been refused the number plate of his dreams after being told FCKU2MF is too offensive. The Swedish Transport Agency disappointed a man from Stockholm by giving the thumbs...
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