Monday, November 9 2009
France is opening up the way for more environmentally friendly trucks and light commercial vehicles. In accordance with a law passed in August of this year, France is greening up the roadways. The Transport section included in the French law passed on August 3 is the first part of the Green New Deal and has a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by twenty percent by the year 2020 and of reducing hydrocarbon dependence.
The face of the commercial-goods vehicle industry as underwent drastic changes in recent times, the next change may not be for the best. Trucks and commercial vehicles play a vital role in Europe, this move towards a “greener” France could have a drastic effect on these vehicles as they are subjected to stricter emission standards that are on the rise.
With tighter emission standards and a growing concern by some about the well-being of our environment, is it any wonder that some corporations are looking for green solutions for transportation services. Some of these corporations are looking to cut down dependence on fossil fuels by developing fully electric and hybrid editions of commercial vehicles to make deliveries of goods in urban areas. Some prominent makers of commercial vehicles are getting involved in the green movement; Volvo-Renault is one of the companies that are involved in the manufacturing eco-friendly vehicles. Another company that is making for a greener Europe is Modec, a leader in zero emission commercial vehicles.
Exactly what effect France’s new Green New Deal will have on Europe remains to be seen. While France may be intent on doing her part to save the planet, someone may have to rescue the economy as a green Europe begins to bite into our wallets.