The IRU Innovation and Development Fund supports members in implementing new solutions for the road transport industry. TIR associations submit project concepts for consideration, outlining research and field test plans, new technology components, partnership engagement and benefits for the sector. 

IRU has presented to Togo’s Ministry of Transport the results of a three-year project to formalise and professionalise the country’s road transport sector. 

Without a rapid roll-out of recharging infrastructure across the continent, Europe’s freight operators will continue to choose diesel-powered vehicles over clean alternatives, participants at an event on green road freight have heard.

IRU has welcomed today’s European Parliament vote to reject extending the Emission Trading System (ETS II) to road transport.