Efficiency and GHG standards: Heavy duty
Verified on 20 November 2024
GHG and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty vehicles by applicable vehicle types
| Policy name | Policy Status | Summary | Publication Date | Bus | MDT | HDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union CO₂ Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles | adopted | Reducing fleet average emissions for HDVs by 45% 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. All new urban buses will be zero emission by 2035. The new standards apply to trucks of >7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, coaches, and urban buses. | 2024 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| US EPA Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for HDVs | adopted | Set new GHG emission reduction targets for HDVs for the model years 2027 to 2032, ranging from 25% reduction for sleeper caps to 60% for lightest vocational vehicles. | 2024 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Source: ICCT research