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FCZ ArticleApproach on weights and dimensions regs leaves key gaps for zero-emission HGVs
A revision to the maximum authorised dimensions and weights for vehicles by the European Council falls short of what is required to accelerate decarbonisation in transport, manufacturers have warned.
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MT ArticleEU to extend toll exemption for zero-emission trucks
The European Parliament has approved a five-year extension to the deadline that allows member states to fully exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road user charges, known as the Eurovignette.
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MT ArticleEU truck registrations plunge in H1 2025, latest ACEA data reveals
New truck registrations in the European Union in the first half of 2025 tumbled by 15.4% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
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FCZ ArticleEurope “nowhere close” to meeting 2030 target for zero emission trucks, ACEA warns
Europe is “nowhere close” to meeting its 2030 target to have around 300,000 to 400,000 zero-emission trucks on the road, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the European Electricity Industry (EEI) is warning.
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MT ArticleThe future regulation of the European commercial vehicle industry
Late last year, the European Parliament and Council (EC) announced a provisional agreement on the Euro VII legislation, pending formal adoption. This legislation, a part of the EU’s roadmap towards “near-zero emission vehicles by 2035” under the broader European Green Deal, encompasses cars, vans, and heavy-duty vehicles within a single ...
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MT ArticleEuro 7 a step closer as provisional agreement on regulations achieved
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has hailed the announcement that the European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on Euro 7 regulations as a major milestone.
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Euro 7 emission levels watered down for vans - but not for trucks
European Union ministers have diluted a European Commission proposal on Euro 7 emission levels, but only for cars and vans - trucks and buses will still need to meet tougher emission standards under Euro 7 regulations.The changes to the proposals follow concerted lobbying from a number of EU countries. Under ...
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Euro 7 truck prices could leap by €12,000, ACEA warns
The European Commission's proposed Euro 7 regulation will increase the manufacturing costs of trucks to close to €12,000, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is warning.It points to a study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by ACEA, which has found that the Euro 7 regulation will add per vehicle costs of ...
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MT ArticleEuropean vehicle makers call for more ambitious infrastructure plan to achieve carbon-neutral transport
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has welcomed the agreement reached by MEPs and national ministers on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) governing the EU-wide deployment of charging and refueling stations for all vehicle segments.
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MT ArticleNew European CO2 targets for HGVs slammed by manufacturers, businesses and environmentalists
The European Commission’s new CO2 targets for heavy goods vehicles have been criticised from all sides of the fence this week.Under the rules, announced by the European Commission last week, HGVs will have to reduce their emissions by 45% by 2030 and 90% by 2040.The targets have been criticised by ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Group calling for a Euro VII rethink?
Volvo Group President and CEO, Martin Lundstedt, has expressed his concern over the Euro VII proposal, stating it will slow down the transition to zero-emission transport and climate neutrality. Lundstedt believes the current proposal neglects the shift to zero-emission vehicles and disregards the impact of future CO₂ targets for heavy-duty ...
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MT ArticleNew ICCT study analyses life-cycle greenhouse gas performance of trucks
A new study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation, a Washington-based environmental think tank, comparing lifetime greenhouse gas emissions for different fuel types, claims battery electric vehicles are best; gas-powered trucks are marginal in the GHG emission benefits compared to diesel and the fuel usage of the vehicle ...
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MT ArticleEuropean trade body ACEA calls for relaxation in vehicle weights and dimensions to aid carbon zero vehicle uptake
The European automobile manufacturer’s association ACEA has issued a positional paper calling for an increase in the weight and length allowances for zero emission trucks to assist the industry in its journey to decarbonisation. The move comes as the European Commission is expected to release details of the plans to ...
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MT ArticleYour last diesel purchase?
Many buyers of tractor units may be just one or two major purchasing decisions away from a switch to emissions-free driving. The technology for heavy-duty transport may not be in situ just yet, but the clock is ticking and green drivetrains are finding homes in other parts of the market. ...
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MT ArticleHGV manufacturers slam plans to launch Euro-7 emissions standard
Truck makers have criticised new pollutant emission standards for HGVs proposed by the European Commission (EC) and said they risk slowing down the transition to zero-emission transport.The Euro-7 standards are currently due to be implemented in 2027 for heavy goods vehicles, but the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said there ...
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MT ArticleUK must equip 10% of truck stop locations with electric chargers by 2027 to meet demand, manufacturers warn
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is calling on national governments to ensure that the top 10% truck stop locations within their countries are equipped with suitable electric chargers by 2027, at the latest.Research commissioned by the ACEA has shown that the best place to put electric charging points is ...
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MT ArticleTraton, Daimler Truck and Volvo to roll out electric HGV charging network
Traton Group, Daimler and Volvo Group are joining forces to create a European public charging network for battery-electric HGVs and long-distance coaches.The three companies plan to launch a joint venture (JV) by 2022 which will roll out at least 1,700 high-capacity charging points powered by green electricity within five years ...
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MT ArticleSeven major European truck manufacturers pledge to end sales of diesel trucks by 2040
The heads of Europe’s largest truckmakers are set to announce plans to halt the sale of diesel vehicles by 2040, a decade earlier than originally planned.Daimler, Scania, MAN, Volvo, DAF, Iveco and Ford have formed an alliance and signed a pledge to phase out traditional combustion engines and focus on ...
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MT ArticleAvoid a no-deal Brexit or face “devastating” trade and job losses, automotive industry warns EU and UK negotiators
Twenty three European automotive industry leaders are calling on the EU and UK to “pull out all the stops” to avoid a no-deal Brexit and secure a free trade agreement (FTA) or face “devastating” trade and job losses across the sector.The group, which includes the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), ...
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MT ArticleEuropean Automobile Manufacturers Association calls for urgent EU action to avoid "irreversible damage" to sector
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic will have grave consequences for the transport and logistics sector without urgent action at national and EU level.Most ACEA members have already announced temporary closures of plants due to collapsing demand, supply shortages and government measures and are ...