Diesel vans may emit up to six times more toxic pollutants than is allowed under European limits, according to a report published on Thursday (19 May) by the Netherlands Organisation for applied scientific research, TNO.
The institute carried out tests in 2014. It was the first time that real-world emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by vans were measured on the road instead of in the laboratory. Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe