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The European Commission has recently presented a legislative proposal setting the first ever CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (lorries, buses and coaches) in the EU.
The proposed targets for average CO2 emissions from new lorries:
- In 2025, 15% lower than in 2019
- In 2030, at least 30 % lower than in 2019 (indicative target, subject to review in 2022)
The proposal also includes a mechanism to incentivize the uptake of zero- and low-emission vehicles, in a technology-neutral way.
The commission said that the proposal is expected benefits including:
- Around 54 million tons of CO2 reduced in the period 2020 to 2030 - equivalent to the total annual emissions of Sweden;
-Savings at the pump amounting to around 25,000 euro in the first 5 years of use for a new lorry bought in 2025 and up to about 55,000 euro in the first 5 years of use for a new lorry bought in 2030.
