Transport and Environment aLLiancefor Urban Sustainability

Sustainable urban transport for the Europe of tomorrow in Rotterdam, Berlin, Göteborg,

Bucharest and Gdynia

http://www.tellus-cities.net

Ton Vermie

City of Rotterdam

ACCESS Workshop

2 March, Genua

Clean propulsion technologies in TELLUS

• Rotterdam; buses with DNOx and waste collection trucks with particle filters for EURO IV/V; hybrid bus, electric vans and extension of (H)EV fleet, including e-bikes and e-scooters

• Berlin; CNG lorries

• Bucharest; extension of trolleybus fleet (in stead of new LPG buses)

• Göteborg; 4 hybrid-electric waste collection trucks with CNG/CBG engine; promoting clean vehicles in public and private fleets

ACCESS Workshop

2 March, Genua

Clean propulsion technologies risks - Users

• Fear of high procurements costs, not noticingnoticing lower (long term) lower (long term) exploitation costs and possible exploitation costs and possible benefits regarding taxes and feesbenefits regarding taxes and fees

• Different opinions in what clean technology is preferred

• Hesitation to try something different

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2 March, Genua

Clean propulsion technologies contingencies - Users

• Willing to act as guinea-pigs for new technologies

• Most local authorities prepared to give good example

• Professional users interested in low exploitation costs

ACCESS Workshop

2 March, Genua

Clean propulsion technologies risks - Governments

• National governments in Europe exploiting different rules (support, taxes, type approval, etc)

• Regulations in Europe, USA and Asia are different

• Consequently manufacturers do not have a clear view on their market possibilities

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2 March, Genua

Clean propulsion technologies contingencies - Governments

• EC efforts to establish a worthwhile market for clean vehicles, putting pressure on manufacturers and national governments

• National governments establishing rules and support for clean vehicles

• USA, CARB regulations back on track

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2 March, Genua

Clean propulsion technologies risks - Manufacturers

• Expected scenario: coming 10-15 years mainly improvements in diesel and petrol ("waiting" for fuel-cell)

• Not willing to produce alternatives?

• Underestimating technical challenges?

• Hardly suitable alternative vehicles (CNG, hybrid electric) offered for more than 1,5 tons payload in Europe

• Small volumes result in high costs and insufficient service organisation

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2 March, Genua

Clean propulsion technologies contingencies - Manufacturers

• Using fuel-cell scenario to improve electric and hybrid technology; for cars especially Honda & Toyota

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Clean propulsion technologies contingencies - Manufacturers

• Interest in clean fuels (Bio-fuels, NG and synthetic fuels like GTL) is growing worldwide, especially in USA

ACCESS Workshop

2 March, Genua• Service organisation dedicated to smaller numbers

• Expected improvements in diesel, petrol and applicable filter systems

Dealing with clean propulsion technology projects 1

• Use only companies/drivers willing to try new technologies, otherwise failure is guaranteed

• Match the technology with reality, don't use technologies, not matching with the demand

• Co-operation is recommended with other cities/organisations in this field; common procurement can lead to lower prices, but takes time

• Beware of too optimistic planning anyway, take your time

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2 March, Genua

• Close co-operation with car and truck manufacturers strongly recommended, but make firm agreements with them and don’t use prototypes

• Arrange political and financial support at all levels (EU, national, local) and show (future) benefitsand try to provide incentives to benefit (future) users of clean vehicles, likeACCESS Workshop

2 March, Genua

Dealing with clean propulsion technology projects 2

Access to restricted areasPermission to use bus lanesSpecial designated parking spacesReduced parking feesSubsidies

Dealing with clean propulsion technology projects 3

• Don't sweep negative experiences under the carpet, all experiences are worth learning from

Thank you for your attention

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2 March, Genua • On the other hand, don't put negative experiences under a magnifying glass