diesel

Neste plans to convert old plastics into useful fuels, chemicals and new polymers

Ben van Beurden said a closer date would help provide clarity for energy companies

It aims to eliminate the use of diesel and support ‘home-produced energy’ instead

Around 95% of all such vehicles in operation in 2017 were powered by diesel engines

The move makes it the first German city to introduce such a ruling

Virtual reality simulations found its hybrid technology could be used on the Lake Constance Belt Railway to reduce emissions

The indictment alleges Martin Winterkorn, 70, was informed of the diesel emissions cheating in May 2014 and July 2015

For 17 member states, the average CO2 emissions were higher than in 2016

The move will affect its Sunderland factory where the firm employs 7,000 people

The firm blames “continuing headwinds” affecting the auto industry