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Lobby groups use IAA to call for LHVs
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AT THIS year's IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, three influential groups have put forward the case for the introduction of longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs).
The International Road Transport Union (IRU), German car and truck manufacturer lobby group VDA and the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) are all campaigning for the European Union to introduce LHVs. Their argument rests on the vehicles' efficiency, safety and lower emissions.
VDA president Matthias Wissmann says: -Tests in Germany have shown that fuel savings of 15-30% can be achieved when LHVs are used. We have the possibility to become more efficient. For rail and waterways there will still be plenty of business."
IRU president Janusz Laney referred to a new EU study, which concludes that the use of the LHV concept with its increased load volume does save fuel and increase transport efficiency. He comments: "We could save five million tons of CO, per year."
ACEA general secretary Ivan Hodac adds: "Pushing ahead with LHVs would be a positive thing for transport efficiency, road safety and the climate."