- cross-posted to:
- citylife@beehaw.org
- fuck_cars
- cross-posted to:
- citylife@beehaw.org
- fuck_cars
The Sweden’s capital upcoming low-emission zone will only permit use of electric cars and gas cars that meet the Euro 6 emission standards. Euro 6 plug-in hybrid heavy vehicles will also be permitted. The zone is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Violating the rules of the zone is a traffic offence which can result in a police fine of SEK 1,000, i.e. roughly €85.
Air pollution in the city of Stockholm has been a long-standing problem. Medical research shows that children living near Stockholm streets with high emissions have reduced lung function from as early as six months of age.
Sometimes. But less so in stop and go traffic. Also since BEVs are very heavy tire, road and brake wear are all accelerated.