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Several asphalt pavers are now under development that use electric drive instead of diesel power, with the potential to reduce localised emissions. A number of asphalt paver firms are working on prototypes at present, with trial sections of road having already been paved in some areas, such as in the Netherlands. For use in urban areas, electric asphalt pavers offer the benefits of reduced noise and exhaust emissions. With regulations becoming particularly tough in Europe and California for example, the paver firms are looking ahead to offer solutions to contractors who will face restrictions on the use of diesel machines. In addition, these new machines would offer advantages for contracting firms carrying out underground car park works or for paving road tunnels. For tunnelling projects, providing sufficient ventilation is expensive and using zero emissions equipment will reduce costs significantly. Contractors working on projects such as the upcoming Silvertown Tunnel project in London will be required to use zero emissions machines for construction of the cross passages as well as fitting out work, and electric asphalt pavers would fit requirements for the road surfacing portion of the project. |