While in the U.S. EV drivers have to contend with the icing of EV spots, and
the cost in some cases of both the parking cost and the cost the EVSE dings
them, Madrid.es has a different idea:
Madrid's smart parking meters charge up to 20 percent more for high
polluting cars, to completely free if you're using an electric vehicles.
Its done via a license plate check. I like to know this is accomplished.
IMO I think this is an excellent idea that should be replicated evrywhere
(the newswire below).
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http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/01/madrid-parking-meters-charge-polluters-more/
Madrid's parking meters now charge extra if you drive a fuel hog
BY Jon Fingas
Madrid has an air quality problem, and it's taking an unusual approach to
getting the offending vehicles off the road: it's discouraging their drivers
from parking. As of today, the city's smart parking meters charge up to 20
percent extra if you drive a car that's likely to either be a fuel hog or
put out a lot of exhaust fumes, such as pre-2006 diesels. Conversely, you'll
get a discount as high as 20 percent if you're driving a newer (and
presumably cleaner-running) car; it's completely free if you're using an
electric vehicle. The system is based on a simple license plate check,
although it's accompanied by parking space sensors that make you pay more if
you're using up one of the last available spots.
In theory, the move will persuade locals to either get rid of their old
clunkers or take mass transit when they can. However, there are concerns
that this is more of a revenue grab than a sincere attempt to fight
pollution. Much like London's congestion charge, Madrid's metering won't
punish wealthier residents who can easily afford the fees; it'll certainly
hurt poorer locals who can't afford more recent cars. The approach also
doesn't make note of the vehicle type -- a brand new SUV may ruin the
environment more than an aging compact. Still, the new rates may be helpful
if they get people thinking about whether or not they really need to drive
downtown.
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