Germany, Pioneer In Banning Diesel

In recent days we have heard a lot about diesel cars and that they are going to stop circulating on our roads. You may have also heard that it is a continental average and not just a national one. Well, Germany looks like it will be the first to do so. We tell you how this country has made the decision to ban diesel.

Why was it decided to ban diesels?

This proposal to ban diesel arose to achieve a better environment and to make this planet a cleaner and more durable one. They say it’s never too late …

However, not all diesel cars are considered polluting, only those that are a few years old. The newer and more modern cars have less damaging engines for the planet and many of them are environmentally friendly, so they could continue to circulate without problem.

This is what was said when the approval of the proposal was launched, but it seems that in Germany they are going to be stricter and could ban diesel cars that have the EU standard ‘Euro 5’, which were not manufactured many years ago .

Germany’s ruling to ban diesels

This ruling announced in February 2018 has not been to the liking of all Germans, especially small companies and individuals who use cars of these characteristics.

However, this ruling will not affect the whole country but specific cities that after the pollution test have exceeded the limits of this and need an ‘air cleaning’.

According to Merkel, “all citizens have the right to breathe clean air.” On the one hand he is right, but on the other hand, this new law will be a nuisance for those who have a vehicle of such characteristics.

On the other hand, it was ensured that there would be exceptions for people who use the car as a means of work, such as plumbers, delivery men or electricians, for example.

They are only several cities like Stuttgart and Düsseldorf for example, and they are obliged to comply with this law even when there is no opinion at the national level, for now.

Although some cities appealed the ruling to avoid affecting economic activity, this resource did not get anywhere since this new measure is considered legal and therefore will be applicable.

The most affected

The biggest affected is undoubtedly the automotive industry, one of the main income of the country, and who also has many investors who have put a lot of money in the diesel technology that the country offers. So this news has fallen like a pitcher of cold water.

Despite the fight by the automotive industry to avoid this ruling by promising to change the software of vehicles with ‘Euro 5 and Euro 6 ‘ cataloging, they have achieved nothing.

On the other hand, the German Federal Government is already considering the idea of ​​providing a free transport network to attract drivers and prevent so many cars from circulating at the same time.

Undoubtedly, when it comes to improving life and the planet, Germany has always had a great example to give us, and we can only wait to see what will happen and how long it will take to implement this measure. A measure that, although it is difficult for us to recognize it, is very beneficial for everyone.