Initiatives for Sustainable Transport at 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen

The Center for Green Transport, led by Niels-Anders Nielsen, presented a green vision for DK at the 3rd International Taxi Forum in Copenhagen on Oct 9, 2009. The initiatives focused on implementing green taxes, enhancing public transport, adopting sustainable technologies, and reducing CO2 emissions. Specific actions included recommendations on energy-efficient vehicles, certification for green communities, and energy requirements for taxis. Denmark's energy classes for cars since 2000 were also highlighted, aligning with a strategy for a sustainable transport system with high mobility.

• Green Transport
• Sustainable Mobility
• Energy Efficiency
• CO2 Emissions
• International Forum

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1. Center for Green Transport Niels-Anders Nielsen Head of Center 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

2. A green vision for DK A long term strategy and a coherent plan for a sustainable transport system with high mobility A three-leg strategy Implementation of green taxes on cars More and efficient public transport New sustainable technologies and a stronger research Concrete cost-efficient actions to be imposed now 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

3. Concrete initiatives to reduce CO2-emissions Recommendation and guidance about public purchase of energy- efficient and eco-friendly vehicles Certification of green communities and private transport companies Energy rating of delivery vans Eco-driving (campaigns and courses) Continuation of tests of road trains Optimizing the aerodynamic equipment on trucks Energy requirements for taxis 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

4. Danish energy classes Used for cars since 2000. Similar to the system known from white goods Class Petrol km/l Diesel km/l A 18,2- up 20,5- up B 15,4-18,1 17,3-20,4 C 14,3-15,3 16,1-17,2 D 12,5-14,2 14,1-16,0 E 11,8-12,4 13,2-14,0 F 10,5-11,7 11,9-13,1 G 4,5-10,4 5,1-11,8 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

5. Part of the concrete initiatives under Center for Green Transport Energy requirements for taxis The law is supported by all parties in the government The executive order was valid from September 15, 2009 with following requirements: Designed for max 5 adults: Energy class C Designed for 6-7 adults: Energy class D Designed for 8-9 adults: Energy class F Exceptions Taxis designed for 2 wheelchairs and fixed lift Limousines with extended wheelbase and classic cars Yearly validation and adjustment to the technologic development 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

6. Energy classes for taxis Class Petrol km/l Diesel km/l A 18,2- up 20,5- up B 15,4-18,1 17,3-20,4 C 14,3-15,3 16,1-17,2 D 12,5-14,2 14,1-16,0 E 11,8-12,4 13,2-14,0 F 10,5-11,7 11,9-13,1 G 4,5-10,4 5,1-11,8 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

7. Grouping of existing taxis for 5 adults 4276 taxis, limousines and cars for transport of patient designed fo five adults 1800 1545 1600 1400 1199 1200 Picesl 1000 800 632 600 521 400 312 200 55 12 0 A B C D E F G Energy rating 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

8. Status so far Transitional provisions If a contract was signed before July 1st, 2009 stating delivery before end of 2009, a dispensation is issued. So far 19 cars has been granted an exemption Producer adjustments Mercedes E-series can now be delivered with energy rating C 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

9. Expectations Today 75 % of the Danish taxis are designed for 5 adults Hereof 7 % is energy class C the rest is below The expectation is that when all taxis are energy class C or better the trade will see a fuel reduction of 7 millions liters per year Equal to 350 road tankers one per day 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009

10. Thank you for your attention 3rd International Taxi Forum Copenhagen Oct. 9.2009