Although zero-emission zones mainly affect passenger transport, they also touch the emissions of (heavy) commercial vehicles.
That the measure reaches beyond passenger cars is relevant, because vans and freight traffic form a persistent share of urban emissions. For entrepreneurs with a fleet, a zone means that making heavier vehicles more sustainable also moves onto the agenda, with consequences for investments and depreciation periods. For municipalities, this offers a lever to clean up city logistics alongside clean passenger transport. Because a single instrument affects several vehicle categories, regional climate policy can achieve a broader effect with relatively few measures. Source: Climate Opportunities Map Gelderland (Mobility), March 2024.