MAN Truck & Bus: Regulations Required for Green Construction Vehicles
Published On Oct 05, 2015
Regulations making green technologies mandatory in construction vehicles is necessary for the GCC region to achieve sustainability, according to one of the leading international suppliers of construction and commercial vehicles.
Dr. Richard Brown, Head of Product at MAN Truck & Bus Middle East and Africa, said that although the latest resource-saving and environmentally friendly vehicles are already available in the market, stakeholders have so far been reluctant to adopt them. Brown was speaking ahead of PMV Live 2015, which is to be held in Dubai from November 23rd to 26th.
PMV Live 2015 is the most important heavy construction machinery, plant equipment, and commercial and construction vehicles event in the Middle East. MAN Truck & Bus is participating in this event for the fourth consecutive year.
The construction industry in the GCC is reviving and this is going to have a good impact on the economy of the region. Apart from the US$194 billion in contracts this year, the region will be witnessing around US$340 billion in large-scale development within the span of the next 15 years. On the downside, the large number of construction vehicles used for the projects may cause an enormous strain on the fragile environment. The negative effects, however, can be counterbalanced by the use of green construction vehicles, which is currently not possible due to the lack of proper regulations.
Showcasing the company’s commitment towards a greener environment, Brown added that MAN has been building efficient and reliable commercial vehicles for the past century and boasts of a solid presence in the GCC. To mark MAN’s centenary year, the company will be displaying a 100-year-old truck in the PMV Live event, apart from its latest products.
