Trends & Policies

In particular, the Board proposes to extend the current proposal for averaging from three to five years (2028-2032) and to extend the list of flexibilities and compensatory mechanisms for compliance beyond small and “made in the EU” BEVs. “Europe risks losing its edge, both as an attractive place to...

This growth is primarily driven by electric light commercial vehicles; deliveries virtually tripled from 625 units in 2024 to 1,812 units in 2025. On the other hand, On the European electric medium and heavy-duty segment, Renault Trucks recorded 800 vehicles invoiced (-20% compared to 2024).

In a very challenging year for the European commercial and industrial vehicle industry, electrically-chargeable trucks above 3.5 tonnes now secure 4.2% of the market, up from 2.3% last year. Electrically-chargeable vans now capture a 11.2% market share, an increase from 6.1% last year.

as reported by Electrive, quoting Chinese sources such as CNEVpost.com or CV World, the share of New Energy vehicles (then electric, PHEV, EREV, and hydrogen-powered trucks) outplaced the shared of ICE trucks in December 2025. More into details, over 45,000 new energy trucks were sold in the last mo...

From 2035 onwards, carmakers will need to comply with a 90% tailpipe emissions reduction target, while the remaining 10% emissions will need to be compensated through the use of low-carbon steel Made in the Union, or from e-fuels and biofuels. According to the Eu Commission, this will allow for plug...

On an European scale, the EU Commission has recently proposed toll exemption for electric trucks until 2031, as well. The proposal is being discussed by European insitutions, although it would not be mandatory in every single country. Its adoption depends on the decisions taken by the various govern...