• European trade body ACEA calls for relaxation in vehicle weights and dimensions to aid carbon zero vehicle uptake
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    European trade body ACEA calls for relaxation in vehicle weights and dimensions to aid carbon zero vehicle uptake

    2022-12-15T14:21:00Z

    The European automobile manufacturer’s association ACEA has issued a positional paper calling for an increase in the weight and length allowances for zero emission trucks to assist the industry in its journey to decarbonisation. The move comes as the European Commission is expected to release details of the plans to ...

  • European vehicle makers call for more ambitious infrastructure plan to achieve carbon-neutral transport
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    European vehicle makers call for more ambitious infrastructure plan to achieve carbon-neutral transport

    2023-03-30T09:54:00Z

    The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has welcomed the agreement reached by MEPs and national ministers on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) governing the EU-wide deployment of charging and refueling stations for all vehicle segments. 

  • ACEA reviews CO2 regulations for heavy-duty vehicles
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    ACEA reviews CO2 regulations for heavy-duty vehicles

    2023-02-17T17:45:00Z

    Following the proposal by the European Commission to legislate further reduction in the average CO2 emissions from heavy duty vehicles, the truck manufacturers trade body ACEA has released a fact sheet providing an overview of the current regulations on CO2 standards. The document explores the necessary framework conditions to support ...

  • The future regulation of the European commercial vehicle industry
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    The future regulation of the European commercial vehicle industry

    2024-03-11T16:58:00Z

    Late last year, the European Parliament and Council (EC) announced a provisional agreement on the Euro VII legislation, pending formal adoption. This legislation, a part of the EU’s roadmap towards “near-zero emission vehicles by 2035” under the broader European Green Deal, encompasses cars, vans, and heavy-duty vehicles within a single ...

  • Volvo Group calling for a Euro VII rethink?
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    Volvo Group calling for a Euro VII rethink?

    2023-02-10T06:47:00Z

    Volvo Group President and CEO, Martin Lundstedt, has expressed his concern over the Euro VII proposal, stating it will slow down the transition to zero-emission transport and climate neutrality. Lundstedt believes the current proposal neglects the shift to zero-emission vehicles and disregards the impact of future CO₂ targets for heavy-duty ...

  • MAN and FC Bayern Munich plan commercial vehicle charging park at Allianz Arena
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    MAN and FC Bayern Munich plan commercial vehicle charging park at Allianz Arena

    2024-08-29T12:29:00Z

    MAN Truck & Bus and FC Bayern Munich have announced plans to develop a public charging park for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The project was officially launched in the presence of Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder and other officials.

  • Driving down freight emissions Down Under
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    Driving down freight emissions Down Under

    2024-11-15T16:02:00Z

    This week, Brisbane-based consultancy MOV3MENT shares insights on Australia’s push to decarbonise road freight. Director Mark Gjerek explores the progress, challenges, and innovations driving the sector toward zero emissions. In the competitive spirit of our Ashes cricket rivalry, we couldn’t resist working out whether the UK or Australia is ‘winning’ ...

  • Your last diesel purchase?
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    Your last diesel purchase?

    2022-11-23T11:16:00Z

    Many buyers of tractor units may be just one or two major purchasing decisions away from a switch to emissions-free driving. The technology for heavy-duty transport may not be in situ just yet, but the clock is ticking and green drivetrains are finding homes in other parts of the market. ...

  • Proposed weight increases for new technologies
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    Proposed weight increases for new technologies

    2023-01-31T15:00:00Z

    Last week, the Department for Transport (DfT) put out its draft documentation outlining the changes to the Authorized Weight legislation. The new rules will allow additional gross weight capacity for new vehicles with lower emissions than traditional diesel vehicles. On the surface, the proposal looks like a step in the ...

  • Project spotlight: Electric Freightway part of the DfT-funded ZEHID programme
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    Project spotlight: Electric Freightway part of the DfT-funded ZEHID programme

    2024-05-28T07:57:00Z

    The Electric Freightway project is part of the government-funded ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) programme and is well advanced in its project planning and development, with the first vehicles hitting the road in May 2024. We headed to project lead GRIDSERVE’s Swindon innovation centre for a roundtable of ...