'Failure is not an Option' - Pushing for Zero-Carbon Transport in the European Commercial Vehicle Market
Key Ideas
- Andreas Gorbach from Daimler Truck emphasizes the need for a swift transition to zero-emission distribution networks in Europe for the commercial vehicle industry.
- He advocates for a combination of electric, hydrogen, and carbon-neutral fuel-powered trucks to achieve cost-effective decarbonization.
- Gorbach suggests incorporating CO2 emissions into truck tolls and investing in infrastructure growth to incentivize the switch to new fuel powertrains.
- To avoid fines, OEMs in the EU must meet stringent CO2 targets by 2030 and embrace fast charging and hydrogen refueling points for trucks and buses.
Andreas Gorbach, a board member at Daimler Truck, has released a set of recommendations to spur the transition to zero-emission distribution networks in Europe's commercial vehicle market. Despite the availability of emission-free vehicles, high costs and inadequate infrastructure pose challenges for manufacturers. Gorbach highlights the importance of integrating electric, hydrogen, and carbon-neutral fueled trucks to achieve efficient decarbonization. He stresses the necessity of developing infrastructures for both electric and hydrogen trucks and buses to enhance competitiveness. Gorbach suggests incorporating CO2 emissions into truck tolls and investing in infrastructure growth as key strategies. He also emphasizes the need for OEMs in the EU to adhere to strict CO2 targets by 2030 to avoid penalties. Additionally, the installation of fast charging points and hydrogen refueling stations is deemed crucial to drive the transition to new fuel powertrains. Gorbach underscores the significance of including carbon-neutral fuels in CO2 targets and reducing related regulations to create a balanced playing field in the industry.
Topics
Public Transit
Regulations
Renewable Fuels
Decarbonization
Commercial Vehicles
European Market
Infrastructure Growth
Transport Networks
CO2 Targets
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