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Rise in used heavy-duty vehicles a major contributor to pollution, prompting calls for more stringent regulations

Nairobi, 22 February 2024 – While heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) exports represent a modest 3.6% of the global automotive trade's total value, their associated CO2 emissions have surged by over 30% since 2000, with trucks contributing 80% to this increase. Moreover, HDVs participate substantially to environmental pollution, accounting for over 40% of on-road nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, over 60% of on-road particulate matter (PM 2.5), and more than 20% of black carbon emissions, as revealed in the latest report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  

Rising Usage Of Used Heavy-Duty Vehicles Major Contributor To Pollution: UN Report

UNEP report reveals increase in CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles

A recent report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reveals a startling 30 per cent increase in CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) since 2000, with trucks being responsible for 80 per cent of this rise.

UNEP says unregulated trade in used heavy-duty vehicles threatens environment-Xinhua

UN report exposes alarming rise in heavy-duty vehicle emissions, trucks driving 80% surge since 2000

A recent report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reveals a startling 30% increase in CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) since 2000, with trucks being responsible for 80% of this rise. Additionally, HDVs contribute over 40% of on-road nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, more than 60% of on-road particulate matter (PM 2.5), and over 20% of black carbon emissions.

UNEP says unregulated trade in used heavy-duty vehicles threatens environment

NAIROBI, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- A surge in the import and export of heavy-duty vehicles, including buses and trucks, has escalated air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and road accidents, undermining the global quest for green mobility, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) said in a report released on Thursday.

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