I suspect that the Balearic government may have bitten off more than it can chew with its plans to phase out diesel powered vehicles in seven years time. Nice idea, just not practical, is what the motor industry is saying. And the industry could be right. Vehicle dealerships are already saying that the new legislation may break European Union laws. As I understand it, the EU gives vehicles a clean bill of health and ensures that the vehicles in question meet all the necessary regulations: in other words a standard model for all European Union states. And then the good old Balearic government comes along and wants change: no diesel cars even though Brussels hasn’t given the idea its backing. Also, who in their right mind is going to nip into their local vehicle dealership and buy a diesel car when they know that from 2025 it will be almost worthless in the Balearics?
No diesels
Palma18/02/2018 00:00
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Oops, that should have read €30 millions.
The harmful effects of polluting diesel vehicles is well documented. Germany, against EU rules in supporting private industry, gave VW car manufacturers €30 to develope cleaner diesel cars. They could not achieve improvements so falsified the data, again all well documented. Unfortunately we can’t trust car manufacturers or the EU.
Oh dear - sorry - should have been 'seeking' !
As you say - publicity seaking. A government in it's death throes trying to get some support.