Exempting Electric Trucks from Curfews: A Solution for Reducing Traffic and Emissions?
As electric trucks continue to gain attention as a potential solution for reducing peak hour traffic and carbon emissions, experts are advocating for their exemption from urban curfews imposed in Australia. Diesel vehicles are currently subject to curfews that limit noise pollution at night on residential streets, but exempting electric trucks could encourage businesses to add them to their fleets, according to industry professionals.
By allowing electric trucks to operate outside of curfew hours, businesses could take advantage of the many benefits that these vehicles offer. For example, Volvo’s e-mobility solutions manager, Tim Camilleri, believes that electric trucks could transform how cities operate, reducing congestion without the need to build more roads. However, despite the potential advantages of electric trucks, their uptake in Australia has been slow, with various regulations currently holding the industry back.
Could the exemption of electric trucks from curfews be the answer? As experts in the traffic engineering industry, we at Modus Engineering understand the importance of innovative solutions for reducing traffic and emissions. We believe that supporting the adoption of electric trucks is a step in the right direction for a more sustainable future and more efficient transportation system for all.
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Wayne Asher
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