The regulatory timetable for cars with thermal engines, whether gasoline or diesel, is clear: their marketing will no longer be allowed from 2035. However, heavy goods vehicles currently have an exemption but the timeframe for this exemption is uncertain. Clément Molizon, general delegate of Avere, questions how long this exemption will last.
Heavy goods vehicles, buses, and coaches were responsible for emitting 22% of greenhouse gases in the transport sector in 2022, trailing behind passenger cars. This highlights the need for increased focus on reducing emissions from heavy goods vehicles to meet environmental targets. Taking proactive measures now can help prevent future challenges and support the government’s emission reduction objectives.
The CO2 PL regulations for heavy goods vehicles already require a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 2019. To avoid a situation where the sector faces obstacles in the future, it is important to take action now to support the government’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by five times by 2050.
