Why Diesel Is Not A Dirty Word When Buying A Motorhome

[Harry Price]

With the recent news that Hamburg will be the first German city to ban older diesel engines, coupled with a flood of 'dirty diesel' media coverage over recent years, it's understandable that customers have been prompted to think cautiously about diesel when considering a new motorhome.

But, there is an important distinction to be made between 'dirty' diesel engines and cleaner diesel engines in new motorhomes; a difference that prospective buyers can benefit from knowing.

Older diesel engines, i.e. those that were built before the Euro 4 standard in 2005 are those considered to be the most harmful to the environment and are commonly referred to as 'dirty'.

Conversely, new motorhomes are fitted with diesel engines that comply with the new European Commission standards of Euro 5 and Euro 6, introduced in 2009 and 2014, respectively, with the aim of reducing harmful levels of exhaust emissions from both petrol and diesel engines.

Both Euro 5 and Euro 6 are fitted with particulate filters and Euro 6 engines have emissions control technology that converts up to 99% of combustion engine exhaust pollutants and particulates.

 

[Jands]

On Google maps at a low scale only the major roads are shown.
UK shows M1,M6 and A1 from the north to M25.
Compare it with the more populated areas of Europe.
Does not take much to see the problems with our traffic flow and options.

 

[robnchris]

Unless I have missed something in this ban the diesel car / van thing how will all those rather big trucks we have to contend with be dealt with?

Or has the very concerned politician forgot about them.

 

[busby]

When will Councils be brave enough to just ban private vehicles from town centres,,How does paying to go into a city stop pollution? Park and Ride provided FREE is the answer,,,Nottingham has a brilliant Park and Ride in conjunction with a great tram network,,I can't remember the last time i drove a car in,,,BUSBY,,,

 

[busby]

Sounds like the theory of the planners who added more lanes to the M25, However, Less congestion leads to more vehicles which leads to more congestion which leads to more pollution which has lead to a requirement for yet more lanes on the M25. Improved rail is the only way to go.....

More roads in Spain have not caused busier roads,,I can remember when you queued to by-pass Barcelona,,,extra lanes and alternative motorways and now no congestion,,,BUSBY.

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[sonny]

I think it's the manufacured not the registered dates that matter.

 

[buttons]

More roads in Spain have not caused busier roads,,I can remember when you queued to by-pass Barcelona,,,extra lanes and alternative motorways and now no congestion,,,BUSBY.

Perhaps we need tolls like Spain and France what do you think

 

[busby]

Perhaps we need tolls like Spain and France what do you think

Taking toll off AP7 in Spain in parts,,We have plenty of tolls anyway,

 

[ianthebuilder]

With the recent news that Hamburg will be the first German city to ban older diesel engines, coupled with a flood of 'dirty diesel' media coverage over recent years, it's understandable that customers have been prompted to think cautiously about diesel when considering a new motorhome.

But, there is an important distinction to be made between 'dirty' diesel engines and cleaner diesel engines in new motorhomes; a difference that prospective buyers can benefit from knowing.

Older diesel engines, i.e. those that were built before the Euro 4 standard in 2005 are those considered to be the most harmful to the environment and are commonly referred to as 'dirty'.

Conversely, new motorhomes are fitted with diesel engines that comply with the new European Commission standards of Euro 5 and Euro 6, introduced in 2009 and 2014, respectively, with the aim of reducing harmful levels of exhaust emissions from both petrol and diesel engines.

Both Euro 5 and Euro 6 are fitted with particulate filters and Euro 6 engines have emissions control technology that converts up to 99% of combustion engine exhaust pollutants and particulates.

My old girl,,3 lyre merc turbo , 1999 hardly registers any emissions at all at mot!!
Probably because I run on premium diesel only!! Can I get into any city?? Lol