york low emission strategy in action
DESCRIPTION
Presentation provided by Derek McCreadie (City of York Council) describing measures introduced to reduce emissions from traffic and improve air quality.TRANSCRIPT
York 2014York 2014
Thank you for listening
Diesel fuel
High frequency
Heavy vehicle
Stop/start duty cycle
Urban environment
The problem...?
Electric buses ?
• Zero local air pollution
• 60% Reduced GHG
• Super cheap fuel
• More responsive to drive
• More reliable engine
• Secure energy supply
• Quieter, no odour
• Renewable energy ready
York 1915
York
Bus
routes
York
Bus
routes
80%+ of bus
traffic can run
zero emission
Low emission taxis York
Taxis – 77% diesel
573 Private hire cabs
177 Hackney carriages
How far can you go on 1 kWh?
Source: Office of Low Emission Vehicles Sept 2013
EV charging points
Rapid charging... coming soon
Sustainable Transport Hub
26
Next steps and expected results...?
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Dieselisation
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Cars DIESEL
Cars PETROL
Cars NEW FUEL
