A new design which could change the appearance of lorries, making them safer and more energy efficient, is expected to be approved by the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
But the plans have been given a tepid response from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association which let it be known that the vehicles may not be ready for introduction by the start date of September 2020. The commission said measures now expected to be approved by the European Parliament “will considerably improve the aerodynamics of vehicles, saving approximately €5,000 per year in fuel costs for a typical long-distance lorry covering 100,000km”.This represents a 7-10per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions or 7.8 tonnes of CO2 for the same long-distance lorry covering 100,000 km.
The design represents a compromise between the regulators and the manufacturers with manufacturers reluctant to shorten the goods area of vehicles to accommodate the more aerodynamic approach. Under the compromise, manufacturers may make longer lorries if the additional length is in the cab area only.
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