Council largely backs EU Commission’s CO₂ targets for heavy-duty vehicles
The European Council has disappointedly voted in support of the Commission’s overly ambitious CO₂ emission reduction targets for trucks and coaches. However, IRU welcomes the more realistic, nuanced targets for buses and leaving breathing space for high-capacity heavy trucks. These targets will determine the future of energy and heavy-duty vehicle production in the EU.
Unlocking driver mobility: IRU outlines how at Vienna Migration Conference
The road transport industry is facing a chronic shortage of drivers. It’s forecast to get much worse without significant action. Urgent measures are required, including improving the labour mobility of qualified drivers.