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The public oppose mega trucks
The great majority of citizens oppose the introduction of mega trucks.
Independent Research
Independent research shows
Permitting Gigaliners would be counter-productive transport policy
The conclusions of several independent scientific studies could not be clearer: Gigaliners would not be a contribution towards sustainable transport. Gigaliners are entirely contrary to the goals of more traffic safety and more environmental protection. They are the very opposite. They will have negative consequences for the environment and traffic safety and last but not least for public finances.
The most important studies are reviewed here.
Environment, Safety and Infrastructure
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) investigates how technical and organizational innovations shape industry and society today and in the future. With its practice oriented research the institute is well accredited by politics, associations and companies as an impartial … -
The Federal Environmental Agency supports the German federal government with scientific research into environmental protection issues. In its March 2007 report 'Longer and heavier on German roads – do mega trucks contribute towards sustainable transport?', the Environmental Agency answers questions of … -
The German Highway Research Institute is a technical and scientific research institute belonging to the German Federal Ministry of Transport. It published its report in November 2006 “Effects of Permitting New Vehicle Types on federal trunk road infrastructure”. The federal research institute looked at … -
The British Transport Research Laboratory is an independent consultancy and research institute that specialises in the transport sector. In June 2008, TRL published a report which it had prepared for the British Department for Transport entitled: 'Longer and/or Heavier Goods Vehicles (LHVs) – a Study of …
Modal Shift
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The study examines the impact of a possible admission of longer, heavier lorries (LHVs) on rail freight in Europe. It was realized on behalf of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and released in November 2011. The conclusions: More than 35 percent of single wagon rail … -
The German Federal Transport Ministry asked the experts from K+P Transport Consultants to examine the 'Transport-economic impact of innovative goods vehicles'. Their reports were published in September 2006 and September 2007. The aim of the studies was to examine the impact that Gigaliners would have on … -
In September 2006, the consultancy TIM Consult looked into the effects that permitting Gigaliners would have on combined transport. The research was commissioned by the Brussels based International Union of Combined Road-Rail Transport Companies (UIRR), and the German company Kombiverkehr. The Experts …
Opinion polls
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In February 2012 the Belgian research institute iVOX carried out an opinion poll on mega trucks. The study was conducted on behalf of the mobility organization Komimo and the environmental groups BBL, IEW and Greenpeace. 1000 people aged 18 or older were asked on their opinion on longer, heavier trucks - … -
In October 2011 Inquiry Market Research conducted a survey on behalf of the campaign "Tiry na tory” (move trucks to trains) in Poland. The poll intended to study the campaigns reception in the public and the acceptance of combined transport in the Polish society. Also analysed was the attitude of people … -
The market research institute forsa carried out a representative opinion poll in Germany on the issue of Gigaliners on Germany's roads and the trial the German government is currently planning with these oversized trucks. The poll was carried out in March 2011 and was commissioned by the Association of … -
The LINK Institut asked the Swiss people for their opinion on longer and heavier trucks in November 2009. The result of the representative opinion poll conducted on behalf of the Alpen-Initiative was clear: an overwhelming majority of 80 percent rejects the admission of mega trucks. The most important … -
The vast majority of people in France are opposing mega trucks. This was shown in a representative opinion poll carried out by the polling firm CSA on behalf of the environmental group France Nature Environnement (FNE) in June 2009. 81 percent of French reject the admission of mega trucks 79 percent are … -
The market research organisation GfK NOP conducted an opinion poll in August 2007 on the subject of Gigaliners in Great Britain. The research was commissioned by the organisation Freight on Rail. Its conclusions: 75% of the public do not support allowing Gigaliners onto British roads. 80% of the public …
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Mega truck: One vehicle, many names
- EcoCombi
- écocombis
- EuroCombi
- European Modular System (EMS)
- Gigaliner
- kæmpelastbiler
- kæmpestore lastbiler
- Langere en Zwaardere Vrachtautocombinatie
- long combination vehicle
- longer and heavier vehicles (LHV)
- Longliner
- mega-trucks
- modulvogntog
- Monstertrucks
- Ökoliner
- road train
- super lorries
- super trucks