June 2022
New environmental zones and driving bans in July 2022
Every month, new environmental zones are introduced or tightened by further driving bans. Initiatives for car-free Sundays are also gaining ground. Always with the intention of keeping negative traffic impacts on the environment and on citizens' quality of life under control. This month Green-Zones® summarises the latest developments from Denmark, Sweden and France.
France: End of low emission zones?
The planned introduction of new low emission zones is now being questioned by several parties in the new government. There could be a delay in implementation, as well as a complete withdrawal of the order.
France: New general inspection obligation for motorbikes
For a long time, the state had tried to avoid the implementation of the EU-wide general inspection obligation. Now, however, the HU obligation will also be introduced in France.
E-fuels: Saving the combustion engine?
Unlike the EU Commission and Parliament, the environment and climate ministers have not explicitly called for a ban on combustion engines. If e-fuels were used, cars with combustion engines could still be allowed.
Low emission zone in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Low Emission Zone (SECA Zone) will be introduced from 2025. Following the example of other water areas, the measure is intended to reduce the impact of ships on the maritime ecosystem.
Berlin: German Post delivers parcels with solar-powered ship
As early as this summer, the German postal service could shift its parcel shipments to the water. But some logistics questions still need to be clarified.
Würzburg: Flashed by an e-car?
The city is fully committed to e-mobility and has an e-flasher. But the citizens are not at all convinced by the measure.
Attention holidaymakers: driving bans on the Amalfi Coast
For years, residents had been disturbed by traffic on the busy road. Now the region has introduced an unusual traffic regulation.
Power outages due to wallboxes?!
Insufficient charging infrastructure is leading more and more drivers to charge their e-cars at home. However, the increasing number of wallboxes could lead to power grid overloads.
Havana effect harms the environment
Germans by no means want to give up their cars, but they are turning to second-hand cars when buying new ones. Although at first glance it is cheaper for citizens, the expected Boom of used cars could further harm the environment.