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The EU Parliament has agreed on new rules to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission trucks by granting trucks four extra tonnes to accommodate electric and hydrogen technology and one-tonne axle increase.However, the final word on the matter will be spoken by the new Parliament, following the electi...

Electric van sales surged by 56.8% in 2023. At the same time, new electric truck registrations experienced an impressive 234.1% growth, reaching 5,279 units.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) strongly supports revising the Weights and Dimensions Directive under the ‘Greening Freight Package’, considering it crucial for promoting the adoption of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks and buses.

Seidel will lead the board in 2024. “Let there be no doubt: truck and bus manufacturers are dedicating all their efforts to help decarbonise road transport. But policy makers must match the ambitious targets for vehicle manufacturers with equally ambitious conditions to enable their market uptake.”...

The roadmap outlined by ACEA is based on three pillars – supply, production, and demand – to be implemented by the auto industry together with its partners. “Our sector is in the midst of the biggest transformation in over a century. There is no question for us about the need to decarbonise. We are ...

“The fact remains that Euro 7 represents a significant investment for vehicle manufacturers, on top of their huge decarbonisation efforts,” stated ACEA Director General, Sigrid de Vries. “Europe needs a proportionate Euro 7 that balances environmental concerns and industrial competitiveness.”...