Regulations for Emission Reduction in Euro VII and Carbon Dioxide for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
In a recent development, the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) has raised concerns about the Euro VII proposal for heavy-duty vehicles. The organisation believes that the proposal may hinder the transition to climate neutrality in the heavy-duty vehicle sector and could potentially slow down the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
The Euro VII proposal, if implemented, may not support a pragmatic, progressive approach to the transition to fossil-free solutions. ACEA suggests a need for a technology-neutral approach to the transition, emphasising the importance of enabling fleet renewal and prioritising investments in fossil-free solutions.
The European commercial vehicle manufacturers aim to transition the road transport industry to fossil-free solutions by 2040. However, ACEA fears that the Euro VII proposal may not contribute to the reduction of exhaust emissions in the heavy-duty vehicle sector and may not align with the goal of ensuring scalable solutions for the global transition to fossil-free solutions.
The focus of decarbonisation efforts should be on real drivers and bottlenecks. ACEA's stance is that the Euro VII proposal may not be conducive to a technology-neutral approach, which is crucial for achieving the desired outcomes.
The Euro VII proposal neglects the accelerating shift to zero-emission vehicles, a shift that the organisation Transport & Environment has also highlighted in a letter to Timmermans regarding the Euro VII regulation for heavy-duty trucks. The focus is on battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles for the transition, but the Euro VII proposal may not support the transition to zero-emission vehicles in the heavy-duty vehicle sector.
The combination of the latest Euro VI vehicles and zero-emission vehicles will bring substantial reductions in exhaust emissions from the heavy-duty fleet. The Euro VII proposal does not take into account these substantial reductions, which could potentially hinder Europe's decarbonisation efforts and its global pacesetter status.
In conclusion, ACEA's concerns revolve around the Euro VII proposal's potential to hinder the transition to climate neutrality and the transition to zero-emission vehicles in the heavy-duty vehicle sector. The organisation advocates for a pragmatic, progressive, and technology-neutral approach that ensures scalable solutions can serve as the global pacesetter for the decarbonisation process.
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