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Heavy-duty trucks generate 40% of transport NOx in Europe

Certain countries in Europe are implementing new tolls to incentivise use of cleaner heavy-duty trucks, writes Michael Nash

Demand for new commercial vehicles in Europe increased for the 14th consecutive month as of February 2016. Statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) show a total increase of 17.8%  compared to February 2015, with the heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) segment growing by 22.2% to 21,052 units.

According to a recent independent study by green transport group Transport & Environment (T&E), HDVs in Europe are responsible for external costs of around €143bn (US$163.23) annually, only 30% of which is recovered through taxes and tolls. They are also the source of over 40% of transport nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, costing around €15bn (US$17.12bn) in adverse health impacts. Some countries, like Belgium, are looking to implement new road charging schemes that could make these trucks “pay a bigger share of the damage they cause,” says T&E.

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