Press release 24/2016 from 17.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017
Greenhouse gas-neutral freight transport is necessary and feasible
… the amount of freight moved in 2030 will have increased by 38 per cent compared to 2010. “Clearly this kind of growth is not without its consequences for the … scenario would result in even more greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 than in 2010. In contrast, a modal shift to the rail, together with the introduction of CO 2 … new heavy duty vehicles, could reduce emissions by 17 per cent in 2030, compared to 2010. “The proposed measures will strengthen the German economy”, said UBA’s …