EU delay to fuel efficient lorries slammed by campaigners

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Compromise struck between Brussels and industry will see new designs come into force in 2022, later than many had wanted

The end of the fuel-inefficient, brick-shaped lorry is in sight, but green groups have criticised an EU deal that delays the phase-out until 2022. Today, the 28 EU member states and the European Parliament...

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