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The public oppose mega trucks
The great majority of citizens oppose the introduction of mega trucks.
Mega trucks in France are becoming definite
Mega trucks in France are becoming definite
Mega trucks: From 2010 on also in France
17 Jun 2009. The mega truck trial in France that has been announced already in March is becoming more and more definite. From April 2010 on a trial of no less than three years with longer and heavier trucks shall start. It is planned to use mega trucks that weight 57 tonnes and have a length of 25 metres.
In France mega truck supporters have gathered in the so called “Club 25,25”. Amongst others the truck manufacturer Renault, the tyre producer Michelin and several truck lobby associations are belonging to the group.
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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