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EU cops to get Europe-wide licence and vehicle database

EU cops to get Europe-wide licence and vehicle database A European database of vehicle documentation, giving police access to driver and vehicle data from multiple European countries, goes live today. The Traffic Documentation System (TDS) is currently subscribed to by the UK, Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands, and has been developed by Dutch National Traffic Police on behalf of the European Traffic Police Network, TISPOL, with EU funding. Five more countries are due to join shortly. It will, the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) tells us, be "a valuable tool in the fight across Europe against those involved in all

Heavy snowfalls cause deaths across Europe

Heavy snowfalls cause deaths across Europe Unusually heavy snow and high winds have been lashing Europe, causing the deaths of at least 17 people. The worst of the weather was in Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. Thousands of people in France and southern Germany spent a night trapped in their cars, trains or emergency shelters because of the heavy snow. Most of the deaths happened in road accidents, but two more people died in avalanches in what looks like being one of the worst seasons on record. The southern German city of Munich received a snow dump of more than 40 centimetres. A passenger plane

Europe launches synthetic fuels initiative

Europe launches synthetic fuels initiative A consortium of automakers and fuel suppliers launched the Alliance for Synthetic Fuels in Europe (ASFE) Tuesday to carry forward their vision of sustainable mobility in Europe. The objectives of ASFE are to investigate and promote synthetic fuels as part of the solution for reducing dependence on oil, as well as a way to reduce vehicle emissions and increase energy efficiency. ASFE defines synthetic fuels as a new generation of near-zero sulfur and aromatics fuels made from natural gas (gas-to-liquid, or GTL), coal (CTL) or biomass (BTL). GTL is a practical solution today, with a number of

Europe launches synthetic fuels initiative

Europe launches synthetic fuels initiative A consortium of automakers and fuel suppliers launched the Alliance for Synthetic Fuels in Europe (ASFE) Tuesday to carry forward their vision of sustainable mobility in Europe. The objectives of ASFE are to investigate and promote synthetic fuels as part of the solution for reducing dependence on oil, as well as a way to reduce vehicle emissions and increase energy efficiency. ASFE defines synthetic fuels as a new generation of near-zero sulfur and aromatics fuels made from natural gas (gas-to-liquid, or GTL), coal (CTL) or biomass (BTL). GTL is a practical solution today, with a number of

Heavy Snow Snarls Traffic Across Europe

Heavy Snow Snarls Traffic Across Europe Heavy Snow Across Europe Causes Dozens of Crashes and Strands Hundreds of Motorists A storm that dumped heavy snow from the Czech Republic to Italy created headaches for commuters Wednesday, causing dozens of road crashes in Austria and stranding hundreds of motorists overnight in northern France. Scores of travelers spent the night in community centers and hotels near the northeastern French city of Nancy, where road crews worked through the night to clear about a foot of snow. France closed its border with Italy until mid-afternoon Wednesday because of heavy snowfall. Only about half as much