25.05.2020
Artikel Nummer: 32083
IRU: Follow the example!
The German parliament has voted to extend the existing exemption from road tolls for clean trucks, powered by CNG, LNG and electricity, until 2023.
The International Road Union (IRU) welcomed this decision for a greener road transport and now calls on all governments around the world to follow this excellent example of how to drive a green economic recovery. Over 90% of the value of goods is moved by road every day.
With the upfront investment being the biggest obstacle – an LNG truck costs between EUR 20,000 and EUR 30,000 more than a comparable diesel version, road toll exemptions make the transition to cleaner trucks more feasible, as the incentive helps offset higher upfront costs, said IRU. (ben)