Environment in a broad sense,transports and energy issues. From my local point of view with a global touch!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
"Green cars"
In March 8 735 “green cars” were registred in Sweden. This corresponds to 34, 1 % out of all cars registred compared with 38, 2 % in March 2009. A dip by 4 %, although there are more “green car” models to choose from and more consciousness among the buyers, or is it not? Of course we don’t have the premium of 10 000 SEK you got when you bought a “green car” we had earlier, but the “green cars” are exempt from tax the first five years. We have a never ending discussion about the negative aspects of each renewable source of fuels. Perhaps this make potential buyers unsure. But, the share of “green cars” should rise instead of decrease, don't you think?
I am a biologist and have worked as director in the Environment and Health Agency in the city of Karlstad, Sweden for a long time. Since the end of March 2011 I work at the Environment Court of Appeal in Stockholm. This blog is my private and have no direct connection with my work or my employer. My mother tongue is Swedish but I write in English as environment issues crosses all borders.