Question reference: S6W-27279
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: 3 May 2024
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of any impact on bridge infrastructure of the increased weight payload of electric vehicles, in light of the forthcoming 2030 deadline for prohibiting the sale of new combustion engine cars.
Answer
There has been no specific assessment of impact on bridge infrastructure in light of cessation of sale of combustion engine cars in 2030. Design loading for bridges is primarily influenced by heavy goods vehicles. The slight increase in the weight of cars from 2030 is not expected to affect this loading.