EU Mandates 90% CO₂ Reduction for Heavy-Duty Vehicles by 2040

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EU mandates a 90% CO₂ cut for heavy-duty vehicles by 2040.

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Urban buses must achieve zero emissions by 2035 under new EU rules.

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Stricter CO₂ standards will boost zero-emission vehicle adoption across the EU.

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The 2025 target remains at a 15% emission reduction for heavy trucks over 16 tons.

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By 2030, medium and heavy trucks must reduce emissions by 45%.

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Emission targets ramp up to 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040.

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Small manufacturers of specialized vehicles will be exempt from these new regulations.

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The EU will review the effectiveness of these regulations in 2027.

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