The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released updated phase-in maps showcasing the global commitment to zero-emission (ZE) medium- and heavy-duty trucks over the coming years.
The ICCT’s phase-in map (updated through to July 2024) highlights the countries and regions that have made significant legislative progress toward a zero-emissions future for heavy-duty vehicles.
In the past year, several key developments have taken place:
- European Union (EU): The EU has adopted the most comprehensive truck CO2 standards to date, signaling a strong commitment to reducing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
- United States: California, New York, and New Mexico have introduced new regulations to accelerate the adoption of zero emission trucks.
- Norway: Norway has increased its target to 100% zero emission trucks, enshrining this goal into law while still allowing biogas.
- Global commitment: Eight new countries - Costa Rica, Tonga, Seychelles, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ghana, Israel, and Papua New Guinea— have signed the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Zero Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-HDVs).
These governmental commitments provide a clear long-term vision and political backing, enabling the detailed policy formulation required to meet these ambitious targets.
The ICCT has also updated its phase-in maps for passenger cars, buses and vans/light trucks and says it will continue to track developments, across all vehicle modes, highlighting the progress made as these targets transition into enforceable regulations.
A special thank you to Dr Felipe Rodríguez, Heavy Duty Vehicle Program Director at the ICCT, for sharing the updated maps and insights on LinkedIn.
