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CO2 - what is the Issue


Increased human activity and consequent energy use raise the level of CO2 in the atmosphere, which is one of the greenhouse gases said to contribute to Global Warming.

The globalisation process has lead to a dramatic increase in trade and thus transport, and therefore to an increase in fuel use and consequently CO2 emissions.

Reducing CO2 emissions is a global issue and everyone needs to take their respective responsibilities.

Commercial road transport is and will remain dependent on oil with no economically viable alternative in sight. A comparison of energy characteristics of various fuels shows that to obtain the same operating efficiency of a truck using diesel fuel, all existing alternative fuels require much heavier and larger tanks than diesel tanks. In other words, by running on alternative fuels, a truck would have to carry additional fuel weight instead of transporting goods.

Current fuel, 100% used in trucks
Alternative fuel

The road transport industry is thus prepared to play its just role in effectively addressing the global issue of CO2 emissions.


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