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ZERA works on fuel economy policy
28 Dec 2017 at 20:59hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is working towards establishing a fuel economy policy aimed at reducing green house emissions by vehicles.
The development is in line with international best practices governing coal seam gas (CSG).
Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) Head of Petroleum, Engineer Andrew Guri said preliminary steps towards the policy have started with a baseline study having already been conducted.
The study showed fuel consumption for local vehicles averaging 8 litres per 100 kilometres, which is high as Zimbabweans have a penchant for big cars.
University of Zimbabwe Department of Geography and Environmental Science lecturer, Dr Paradzayi Tagwireyi said incentives are necessary to deter the importation and purchasing of cars with big engines in order to protect the environment.
In Africa, only South Africa has a fuel economy policy.
The fuel consumption policy will inform government departments as well as consumers on the factors necessary to limit green house gases and improve environmental and health wellbeing.
The development is in line with international best practices governing coal seam gas (CSG).
Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) Head of Petroleum, Engineer Andrew Guri said preliminary steps towards the policy have started with a baseline study having already been conducted.
University of Zimbabwe Department of Geography and Environmental Science lecturer, Dr Paradzayi Tagwireyi said incentives are necessary to deter the importation and purchasing of cars with big engines in order to protect the environment.
In Africa, only South Africa has a fuel economy policy.
The fuel consumption policy will inform government departments as well as consumers on the factors necessary to limit green house gases and improve environmental and health wellbeing.
Source - zbc
