Green corridors – the smartest way across Europe
It has been nearly three years since the European Union launched the concept of “green corridors”. Now it’s time to shift into a higher gear.
sustainability
Eurocities 2009 focuses on sustainable transport solutions – and so does Scania
As a main sponsor of the Nov. 25-28 annual meeting Eurocities 2009, a network of European city governments, Scania takes the opportunity to show how transport companies can quickly move to low-carbon urban transport solutions.
Jonas Strömberg, director of Sustainable Systems at Scania, on sustainable cities
How can the development of sustainable cities benefit Scania?
“With more than 50 percent of the world’s population living in urban centres, it is imperative that cities become sustainable. Thus there are lots of business opportunities at the moment for companies [like Scania] that supply green technology.”
What is Scania’s contribution to sustainable cities?
“We have a [...]
Buses – the base in sustainable city transports
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting Bus Rapid Transit systems to transport their populations and at the same time reduce impact on the environment.
Get a grip on tyres
Choose the right tyres and gain optimal vehicle performance and safety as well as optimized fuel economy.
Smooth ride saves money
Scania’s driver training is an eye opener even for very experienced drivers. Belgian driver Danny DeRuyter gained many new insights and learned how to save fuel by 15 percent.
Life-long learning pays
“No matter how experienced a driver you are, specific tips can help you drive better, safer and above all more economically,” says General Manager Herman Smets of Transmet situated in Boutersem, Belgium.
Liveable cities
As urban centres grow larger, sustainable solutions to such issues as public transport become imperative. But creating a sustainable city means planning further into the future.
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