Diesel cars emit up to four times more toxic pollution than a bus, data reveals

Failure to use available technology to cut dangerous nitrogen oxides in new cars is a 'disgrace', says MEP

A modern diesel car pumps out more toxic pollution than a bus or heavy truck, according to new data, a situation described as a "disgrace" by one MEP.

The revelation shows that effective technology to cut nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution exists, but that car manufacturers are not implementing it in realistic driving conditions.