CALSTART pushes Europe to keep the current transport decarbonization targets
"We welcome that the long-term CO₂ targets remain unchanged: a 45% reduction by 2030 and 90% by 2040. Keeping these targets must remain the top priority for Europe’s clean transport transition", wrote CALSTART in an official note. Regulatory stability is essential for manufacturers, fleets, and investors. We therefore encourage policymakers to keep the planned review of the regulation in 2027".
California-based clean transportation organization CALSTART, one of the most authoritative in North America when it comes to sustainability, is pushing European institutions to keep the current transport decarbonization targets right on track. This is quite a significant message for EU institutions, namely EU Parliament, Council and Commission, which are reviewing their transport decarbonization roadmap, particularly in the heavy-duty segment, with the next deadline set for 2027.
“We welcome that the long-term CO₂ targets remain unchanged: a 45% reduction by 2030 and 90% by 2040. Keeping these targets must remain the top priority for Europe’s clean transport transition”, wrote CALSTART in an official note”.
CALSTART on the European roadmap: the risk is to send the wrong signal to fleets and OEMs
“Significant progress has been made in the deployment of ZETs and the associated infrastructure. While there is some concern that short term market conditions may not support the phase-in over the next 4 years, we think this must be balanced against losing momentum and sending the wrong signal to fleets and OEMs. If short term changes in the regulation are needed to meet market conditions, we believe it is vital that no further amendments are made to avoid eroding investment security”.
“Regulatory stability is essential for manufacturers, fleets, and investors. We therefore encourage policymakers to keep the planned review of the regulation in 2027”, continues the association. “A stable policy framework will provide a clear market signal, help Europe stay competitive, and accelerate the transition to clean heavy-duty transport”.
