Dr. Andreas Gorbach, a board member at Daimler Truck AG, has issued a stark warning about the economic viability of European commercial vehicle manufacturers in light of the push for decarbonization. Gorbach points out that while progress has been made in producing battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks, the lack of infrastructure and economic feasibility pose significant challenges. He highlights the energy demand hurdle of an all-electric fleet and stresses the need for hydrogen-powered trucks to complement battery-electric solutions. Gorbach emphasizes the importance of global trade in green energy, particularly hydrogen, and suggests that policies need immediate reforms to ensure Europe's competitiveness in the commercial vehicle sector. He proposes advancing the revision of CO2 targets to 2025, linking them to infrastructure expansion, and reducing bureaucracy to accelerate innovation and expand charging and hydrogen infrastructure. Despite substantial investments in decarbonization efforts by the automotive industry, the article points out the necessity of a supportive economic framework. Gorbach's insights underscore the critical need for policy changes to help manufacturers meet specified CO2 targets for 2030 and maintain their competitiveness in the evolving landscape of commercial vehicle manufacturing.