Derestricted Autobahns Could Be Axed Because Of Emissions Laws
The German government is examining proposals to introduce speed limits on all sections of derestricted Autobahn.
Recommendations drafted by Germany’s National Platform on the Future of Mobility include capping speeds on all of the country’s motorways in an effort to bring overall emissions down to legally-required levels.
The country’s transport emissions have not fallen since 1990, reports Reuters, although that’s quite an impressive display of improved engine efficiency given the increased number of cars on the road.
Speeds would be limited to 130kph (81mph); a common motorway speed ceiling in mainland Europe. The new restrictions would be joined by generally increased fuel taxes from 2023, with greater increases applied to diesel cars and/or fuel.
The report, currently in a preliminary stage, will be finalised by the end of March before being incorporated into new laws. It’s said that not every suggestion will be carried forward, and we think a fair number of car people will be hoping the famous Autobahn stays just as it is.
Sources: Reuters via MotorAuthority
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Only speed limit needed is 155mph
SO, instead of 10 minutes of 10 Co² per minute , we are trading it for 5 Co² per minute 30 min ride?
Well, there goes any reason for me to ever visit Germany.
Not going to happen
even if they add restrictions to the autobahns, they should atleast leave A115 alone
The limit on the german autobahn is only wanted by the DUH wich is a Organisation full of idiots with less knowledge than a common idiot
Irony at its peak.
Cars can burn less fuel and become more efficient. But no matter how much crap you put between the engine and exhaust tip, those emissions are eventually going to enter the atmosphere in one way or another.
They wont
The autobahn is one of the many german holiday sites to car guys
That would be like running down the TGTT for houses
Oh wait…
Honestly, i’m german and i haven’t yet heard of anything that should be taken seriously concerning speed limits.
If that is currently being talked about in european media, then that fact is the only thing to worry about, it gives it publicity
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