Following the reporting of a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 in the UK, as well as in France, the Motorcycle Industry Association in England has welcomed such a move as a “tremendous stimulus” for motorcycle manufacturers, according to a visordown.com report. The ban announcement is expected soon, and is prompted by the UK government to tackle air pollution.
While no mention has been made about motorcycles and scooters using internal combustion engines being part of the ban, the association believes such a move will prompt the wide spread adoption of electric motorcycles. “For all the congestion-busting abilities of motorcycles and the abilities to make electric bikes I think it’s a tremendous stimulus for the motorcycle industry,” said Steve Kenward, chief executive officer of the association.
It has been reported that motorcycles made before 2007 that do not comply with a minimum of Euro 3 standards will have to pay a 12.50 pound sterling (RM70) daily pollution toll when entering London, beginning 2020, while Paris has banned motorcycles made before June 1, 2000 from entering the city between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from September 1.
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Wow, so focused the UK and French Gomen.
We in Malaysia, still allow Diesel Euro 2M. This is Euro 1.5, considered toxic and same category as arsenic. It was banned in EU 10 years ago.
At least Britain using Euro 5. Can you imagine our Euro 2M diesel? 90% of all commerical vehicles still emitting thick black smoke and arsenic agents into the air.
But MAI and MITI both tido. Kapchai also emit noise pollution and smoke the air.
MAI oh MAI, tolong bangun dari tidur ye?
The word vehicle is normally interpreted to means included motors, but if theres a loophole for 2/3 wheelers that means more cars drivers will become rempits with smokey motors in future.
Oh well, them whitemen have alwiz finding of ways around their own laws.
this guy needs to hold on to his pantyhose..considering how motorcycles are proven to emit significantly more pollutants than cars; I reckon the term “vehicle” applies to all.
otherwise the increase in motorcycles will just worsen the situation…e-bikes are something else tho.
Progressive countries will always find ways to make the world a better place…
Like what they did in Middle East?
Middle easterners allowed it
Banning fossil fuel vehicles but not fossil fuel itself? So those agriculture/construction heavy machinery are exempted?
Food shortage, housing shortage > air pollution. Public will suffer and feel it daily as prices increases. Air pollution? Not so much. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Food and shelter comes before ego.
That bike with that blond lady on it looks cute. It’s like riding on a wheeled beanbag.