Open Letter Urges EU to Back Technology Diversity in Freight Transport CO Standards
An open letter has been sent to European Parliament members, urging them to support technology diversity in the new CO standards proposal for the freight transport sector. The letter, signed by various organizations including our website and the International Road Transport Union (IRU), outlines five key recommendations to ensure efficient decarbonisation and maintain a robust single market.
The letter proposes several measures to achieve these goals. Firstly, it suggests exempting high-capacity vehicles from the emission reduction targets to encourage the use of larger, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Secondly, it calls for the inclusion of new vehicle groups in the CO emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles, ensuring all players contribute to decarbonisation efforts.
The signatories emphasize the importance of a technology-open approach, allowing transport companies to choose the most suitable technology for different operations. This includes leaving adequate space for carbon-neutral fuels alongside electrification and hydrogen in heavy-duty vehicles. They also stress the need for essential enabling conditions to achieve ambitious CO targets and for timely assessments of the legislation's effectiveness.
The letter also suggests supporting regional passenger transport by reshuffling bus and coach targets. The signatories believe that by allowing transport companies to decide on the most suitable technology for various operations, the EU can effectively achieve carbon neutrality in the transport sector while preserving a competitive single market.
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