The European Council has formally adopted the Regulation on CO₂ emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, which modifies and strengthens the existing EU standards. The updated rules will further reduce CO₂ emissions from road transport and introduce new targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040. Stricter CO₂ emission standards will help increase the proportion of zero-emission vehicles in the heavy-duty vehicle fleet across the EU while ensuring the preservation and enhancement of the sector’s innovation and competitiveness. Under the revised rules, the scope of the current Regulation will be expanded so that almost all new heavy-duty vehicles with certified CO₂ emissions, including … Continue reading EU Mandates 90% CO₂ Reduction for Heavy-Duty Vehicles by 2040