EU to Mandate Corporate Fleet Electrification, Heavy-Duty Segment Needs Focus

2025/02/11
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The EU is discussing legislation to boost zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) in corporate fleets, but the focus is mainly on passenger cars, neglecting the heavy-duty segment (trucks and buses). With low market penetration, heavy-duty vehicles urgently need incentives for fleet renewal. The transition requires coordinated efforts across the automotive, transport, logistics, and energy sectors, with carbon pricing playing a crucial role in creating viable business cases for transport operators.
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