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Truckmakers Demand EU CO2 Target Delay
14 Sep
Summary
- Truckmakers urge a three-year delay on 2030 CO2 targets.
- Insufficient charging infrastructure hinders zero-emission vehicle adoption.
- High energy costs make electric trucks financially unviable for buyers.
European truck manufacturers have urged the EU to postpone the 2030 CO2 reduction targets by three years. In a joint statement, the CEOs of seven major manufacturers highlighted that inadequate charging infrastructure and elevated energy costs make zero-emission trucks financially impractical for customers. This delay is requested as compliance with current regulations, which mandate significant emission cuts from 2030 onwards, appears increasingly challenging.
The current statistics show that only 2.4% of new heavy-duty vehicles are zero-emission, a figure substantially lower than needed to meet the upcoming targets. The manufacturers stressed the need for policymakers to accelerate the rollout of charging stations and grid connections. They also proposed expanding CO2-based road tolls and reinvesting emissions trading revenue into green infrastructure and the uptake of zero-emission vehicles.
