10-12-2018, 05:49 PM
Hi.
Although I too would be happier to see less diesel vehicles on the road we do need to have a suitable substitute for them.
Vans and lorries use diesel for many reasons, good efficiency that gives good economy, range, plentiful supply and reliability. To transport goods around the country, servicing companies, diggers, JCB's, cement mixers, emergency generators and many other things rely on diesel. These are not easy to replace, many businesses run older Diesel powered vans and Trucks, so far there is no substitute for diesel engines that can do 400 miles on a charge, and even if available some companies would not afford to replace their vans or lorries, this could lead to unemployment due to businesses closing. Range needs to addressed a long time before any legislation is forced on business and the public.
Yes Diesel is dirty but government has to see the bigger picture first.
Although I too would be happier to see less diesel vehicles on the road we do need to have a suitable substitute for them.
Vans and lorries use diesel for many reasons, good efficiency that gives good economy, range, plentiful supply and reliability. To transport goods around the country, servicing companies, diggers, JCB's, cement mixers, emergency generators and many other things rely on diesel. These are not easy to replace, many businesses run older Diesel powered vans and Trucks, so far there is no substitute for diesel engines that can do 400 miles on a charge, and even if available some companies would not afford to replace their vans or lorries, this could lead to unemployment due to businesses closing. Range needs to addressed a long time before any legislation is forced on business and the public.
Yes Diesel is dirty but government has to see the bigger picture first.
