Dubai in green car push
July 29, 2008 Posted by: Paul Lucas
Dubai has been hailed as one of the fastest growing and most innovative cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that it is embracing green car use.
According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), ten more green taxis have arrived in Dubai in the latest stage of an eco-friendly push. In June this year 10 green taxis - referring to hybrid cars - were trialled in Dubai and now the RTA has taken delivery for ten more Toyota Camrys.
The hybrid vehicles will be tested under hot and humid conditions for six months. It is the latest initiative from Dubai representatives to suppress pollution that emanates from vehicle exhausts and improve the quality of fuel used in public transport.
RTA Chairman Mattar Al Tayer stated that last month legislature was submitted to the National Transport Authority to improve air quality as it relates to transportation in Dubai.
The proposals would see any vehicles that are more than 20 years old banned from Dubai streets. Also under the new legislation, carbon monoxide would be reduced from around 4.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent; and hydrocarbons will be cut from 880ppm to 300ppm.
It is also expected that new hybrid cars will be offered to both the police and ambulance services in Dubai.
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