January 2, 2008
Milan adopts congestion charge
The Italian city of Milan has imposed a charge of up to 10 euros (£7.50) on vehicles entering the city.That makes sense, but what about the following?The "eco-pass" is being policed by cameras at 43 electric gates around an 8-sq-km (three-square-mile) inner area. . .
Electric and hybrid cars are allowed to enter the congestion charge zone without payment.
Mr Croci said that the majority of the private cars entering the zone on Wednesday were exempt from the charge because they had been fitted with anti-smog filters."Anti-smog filters"? What on earth could that mean? Perhaps catalytic convertors, which from what I understand are still not so common in Europe as in the USA.
The real test of the scheme will not come until next week when children return to school and businesses fully re-open after the Christmas and New Year break.From the BBC.Two other northern cities in Italy, Turin and Genoa, are also considering a pollution fee.
Posted by David on January 2, 2008 9:45 PM
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"Anti-smog filters? What on earth could that mean?"
"Perhaps catalytic convertors, which from what I understand are still not so common in Europe as in the USA." I'm no expert, but I think they are standard issue in Britain.
I wonder if it means particulate filters: many of our cars in Europe have diesel engines.
Posted by: dearieme on January 3, 2008 3:11 PM
That is a definite possibility; there is a Wikipedia entry on the subject here.
Posted by: David on January 3, 2008 5:03 PM
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