{"id":48174,"date":"2023-10-24T10:45:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T08:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/?post_type=pr-regular&p=48174"},"modified":"2023-10-24T12:41:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T10:41:22","slug":"co2-targets-unachievable-without-enabling-conditions-warn-european-truck-and-bus-manufacturers","status":"publish","type":"pr-regular","link":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/press-release\/co2-targets-unachievable-without-enabling-conditions-warn-european-truck-and-bus-manufacturers\/","title":{"rendered":"CO2 targets unachievable without enabling conditions, warn European truck and bus manufacturers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brussels, 24 October \u2013 The European Automobile Manufacturers\u2019 Association (ACEA) repeats its call for a fit-for-purpose CO2 regulation for trucks and buses. Despite an unwavering commitment to decarbonisation and record investment levels in zero-emission vehicles by manufacturers, the proposed targets remain overly ambitious without the backing of robust enabling conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reacting to the European Parliament\u2019s environment committee (ENVI) position, European truck and bus manufacturers voiced concern that targets may express ambition on paper but are unachievable in reality. \u201cDecarbonising heavy-duty transport is not a solo endeavour,\u201d stated Sigrid de Vries, ACEA Director General. \u201cWe operate within a highly interconnected transport ecosystem. To create an environment where vehicle manufacturers can thrive and meet targets, we need a collaborative effort from all stakeholders, including policymakers.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The challenge extends beyond the pervasive lack of charging and refilling infrastructure and requires addressing other demand-side measures as well. Customer demand for electric and hydrogen-powered trucks and buses still lags far behind conventional models. \u201cACEA\u2019s members have made the investments, and zero-emission vehicles are ready to go, but customers must equally have the confidence to invest,\u201d said de Vries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Policy makers have a wide toolbox at their disposal, such as purchase and tax schemes and other price signals to invest early in zero-emission models. However, their roll-out fails to match the ambition of the proposed CO2 targets. \u201cWithout enabling conditions in place, manufacturers will struggle to meet targets and face penalties while compliance largely depends on factors outside their direct control,\u201d added de Vries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACEA welcomes that some industry concerns have been addressed, but also regrets the inclusion of \u2018small lorries\u2019 (<5 tonnes) within the regulation\u2019s scope despite data on CO2 values not being declared in the European Commission\u2019s Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool (VECTO). This unnecessary overreach will inevitably undermine the regulation\u2019s effectiveness, as these vehicles represent only a small share of heavy-duty transport emissions. Additionally, the ENVI position does not insert an earlier baseline for new vehicle segments, meaning the proposed 2030 reduction target compared to a 2025 baseline \u2013 which will only be known in 2027 \u2013 is highly unrealistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, ACEA calls for a fit-for-purpose CO2 regulation for trucks and buses and that law makers address shortcomings in the upcoming plenary vote and trialogue negotiations. Only by holistically addressing enabling conditions and incentivising action by all stakeholders can we decarbonise transport and safeguard competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t

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