An interesting take on the emissions quandary facing the future of transport.
Old banger v diesel: Which is the most toxic?
Old banger v diesel: Which is the most toxic?
Emissions quandary
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I was just about to post a link to this too....
It is interesting. Just shows how hard it is compare apples with oranges.
That’s interesting, my car is EU6 rated.
I do wonder sometimes if some of these government projects against motoring are well thought through.
It could all change again in the future.
Robin
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I do wonder sometimes if some of these government projects against motoring are well thought through.
It could all change again in the future.
Robin
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Just read it and, whilst finding it interesting, there aren't really any surprises.
I just feel sorry for Melvyn.
..and what about Vera? My 20 year old Defender. She has all the environmental credentials of a steam locomotive
One of the key points in the article is that the emissions regulations effectively force the manufacturers to build the wrong cars. The official test methods need to be more effective at regulating the emissions produced over the full operating range of the engine.
The downside of that is likely to be a hit on performance and an increase in costs as the aftertreatment systems will need to have more processing capacity, which most of the time (like engine power) won't be needed in real driving.
Another key point (and one that I've espoused for years), is that so-called zero emissions vehicles make particulates from tyre and brake pad wear.
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Very interesting
..and what about Vera? My 20 year old Defender. She has all the environmental credentials of a steam locomotive
But you're not scrapping her like the author is with Melvyn.
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No, no she is a family member. Endearing and infuriating in equal measureBut you're not scrapping her like the author is with Melvyn.
