German state NRW mulls using silent e-trucks for night deliveries to reduce traffic volumes
Rheinische Post
Electric trucks with low noise emissions could be used in the German state North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) for night-time deliveries in inner cities, which would also reduce traffic volumes during the day, the Rheinische Post reports. NRW transport minister Hendrik Wüst says silent electric engines would be “a precondition” for allowing deliveries after 10 pm, because “with a rattling diesel engine, this would not be acceptable for residents.” Dispatching trucks at night could greatly reduce the pressure on NRW’s roads, as many deliveries currently take place during peak commuting times, the article says.
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