Presumably they slow the biggest polluters (HGVs) the most? No, I thought not, they don't slow them at all.Also, when you see on a motorway gantry that speed limit is reduced for air quality, are we exempt?
Sometimes I think it's been created for statistics purposes.
Nottingham buses have a very modern fleet of buses, fitted with technology to further reduce emissions. They have been pioneers in the trialing of low emission vehicles. They already have a fleet of electric buses.I live in Nottingham, there are a few EV/Low emission lanes.
Not used one yet but it must be fun driving behind a stinking galactic milage diesel bus.
Oh I am grateful, NCC have done some great work and need applauding.Nottingham buses have a very modern fleet of buses, fitted with technology to further reduce emissions. They have been pioneers in the trialing of low emission vehicles. They already have a fleet of electric buses.
You also have the tram system, and a council actively supporting the use of EV's.
Be grateful that at least your council is trying to do something.
Helped with £6.1M of Government cash.Nottingham buses have a very modern fleet of buses, fitted with technology to further reduce emissions. They have been pioneers in the trialing of low emission vehicles. They already have a fleet of electric buses.
You also have the tram system, and a council actively supporting the use of EV's.
Be grateful that at least your council is trying to do something.
But at least they are doing something. Where I live our nearest City is just re-designating roads as cycleways despite already having the 3rd slowest average traffic speed in the Country (after London and Cambridge).For this scheme an ‘Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle’ (ULEV), is a vehicle that emits less than 75g of carbon dioxide (CO2) per kilometre travelled, with a capability of travelling a minimum range of 10 miles with zero CO2 emissions. This is based on the HM Treasury Company Car Tax definition.
Until covid I've used the supertram regularly and noted the electric buses though I haven't used one. I wish Oxford was so forward thinking.Nottingham buses have a very modern fleet of buses, fitted with technology to further reduce emissions. They have been pioneers in the trialing of low emission vehicles. They already have a fleet of electric buses.
You also have the tram system, and a council actively supporting the use of EV's.
Be grateful that at least your council is trying to do something.
In my neck of the woods, they call that technology a "reduced service"fitted with technology to further reduce emissions.
I own an EV for more than 4 years now. I travel into Nottingham every weekday. I used to also visit at weekends. I've yet to see any support to use EV from the council.... and a council (Nottingham) actively supporting the use of EV's.
At least they have started putting in ULEV lanes. They are also setting up an Electric Vehicle Services center to help support the maintenance and repairs of EV's.I own an EV for more than 4 years now. I travel into Nottingham every weekday. I used to also visit at weekends. I've yet to see any support to use EV from the council.
Before they get the 6.1m grant they "promised" support for EVs. (13 miles of ULEV lanes vs 1.6 miles reality , discounted EV parking - vs no discount at all, two prices hikes and wider times of operation).
The only EV support I know of is public transport. That's what they are known for. (famous inside lane bus stops, creating traffic and unnecessary emissions).
If you know of any EV support from Nottingham City Council please share with us.
"Already"? If it's that slow you might as well cycle then?But at least they are doing something. Where I live our nearest City is just re-designating roads as cycleways despite already having the 3rd slowest average traffic speed in the Country (after London and Cambridge).
It's only a matter of time until we hear that the Road Tax has been abolished only to be replaced with Xpencepermile of road use...M1 regularly has 60 limits for ‘air quality’. I suppose that soon all the perks like free parking/charging/bus lane use etc will disappear, and we’ll all be paying x pence per mile to use our EVs. Enjoy it while we can!
They can bill it as a tax on tyre particulates.It's only a matter of time until we hear that the Road Tax has been abolished only to be replaced with Xpencepermile of road use...
Hmm. Tax the tyres based on volume of tread material. Like alcohol. Simples.They can bill it as a tax on tyre particulates.
I do hope so - I travel to both for work and recently was caught for travelling in a 24hr bus lane that only had a temporary sign that I didn't see 😬View attachment 137667
I wonder if my council (Doncaster) will follow Notts lead?
Also, when you see on a motorway gantry that speed limit is reduced for air quality, are we exempt?