CleanTechnica•8 days ago
Electric Trucks Go Mainstream in Europe
- •The EU's CO2 standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs), introduced in 2019 and revised in 2024, are a critical policy driver for the electrification of the European trucking sector.
- •The article argues against any early weakening of these standards, emphasizing their importance for Europe's automotive future and the continued push towards electric trucks.
- •This regulatory push implies a significant and growing demand for electricity across Europe to power mainstream electric truck fleets, impacting grid planning and energy procurement for large consumers.
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