The European Union intends to impose strict carbon emission limits on heavy-duty vehicles

Representatives of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement on the implementation of stricter carbon emission standards for heavy vehicles. Agence France-Presse recently reported that according to the agreement, heavy-duty vehicles in EU countries will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 45% between 2030 and 2034, 65% by the end of 2039, and 90% after 2040.

It is estimated that heavy vehicles on the roads of EU countries account for 1/4 of the greenhouse gas emissions from road transport. The new agreement will help reduce these countries' dependence on fossil fuels, accelerate the transition to green transport modes, and bring the EU closer to its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. MEP Ekchot said the agreement would help the EU meet its climate goals and was "an important driver of cleaner air in our cities".

According to the report, the agreement will focus on heavy goods vehicles, minivans, city buses, passenger vehicles and trailers. The new agreement will also exempt certain vehicle types, including those used in mining, forestry and agriculture, as well as those used in the armed forces and firefighting services.