EU proposes new CO2 emission targets for new heavy-duty vehicles from 2030

According to the announcement of the Brussels board, the introduction of the measure is justified, as trucks, as well as city and long-distance buses, are responsible for more than 6 percent of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions, and more than 25 percent of road traffic emissions.

According to the proposal, the emission standards would ensure that this segment of the road transport sector contributes to the move towards zero-emission mobility and to the EU's climate and pollution-free objectives.

In addition to encouraging the faster spread of zero-emission urban buses, the European Commission proposes the gradual introduction of stricter emission standards compared to the 2019 level for almost all new heavy vehicles with certified carbon dioxide emissions: it would require a 45 percent reduction in emissions from 2030, 65 percent emission reduction from 2035 and 90 percent emission reduction from 2040.

According to the Brussels body, the introduction of the new targets will also have a positive impact on the energy transition by reducing the demand for imported fossil fuels and improving energy savings and efficiency in the EU's transport sector. It will benefit European hauliers and users by reducing fuel costs and ensure the wider adoption of more energy-efficient vehicles. It will also improve air quality, especially in cities, they added.

(Source: autokalauz.co.hu; MTI | Image: pixabay.com)