On the 2nd of May the European Commission will propose its first ever fuel efficiency standards for trucks.
Heavy duty vehicles represent 5% of all road vehicles but account for 25% of EU road CO2 emissions. Truck standards are therefore urgently needed. They will save hauliers money, help Europe meet its climate targets and kick start zero emission trucking. But, in order to fully deliver, standards must be both ambitious and well-designed.
We would like to invite you to our Truck fuel: less is more event, kindly hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria on Wednesday, 11 April, to discuss these upcoming standards. What ambition levels do we need? What is cost-effective? How will European manufacturers respond?
The morning (8:30 - 12:30) will be dedicated to the fuel efficiency standards. In the afternoon (13:30 - 16:00), talks will focus on zero emission trucking. Light lunch will be provided.
FULL PROGRAMME
Coffee & reception (8h30 - 9h00)
Part 1: Fuel efficiency standards
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome word - Bavarian Representation
9:15 - 9:40 Interview - What will fuel efficiency standards mean for truckmakers?
9:40 - 10:10 What’s the cost-effective potential of improving truck fuel efficiency?
10:10 - 10:30 The power of innovation and regulation
10:30 - 10:50 Create the right framework for business
Coffee break (10:50 - 11:10)
11:10 - 11:30 Interview - The US success story, an example for European standards?
11:30 - 12:30 Panel debate - How to get the standards Europe needs
Lunch (12:30 - 13:30)
Part 2: Zero emission trucking
13:30 - 13:50 Interview - Zero emission trucking pioneers
13:50 - 14:45 Panel debate - Why Europe should start promoting zero emission trucking today
14:45 - 15:00 Closing speech
Networking reception (15:00 - 16:00)
As places are limited, we may have to accept only one registration per organisation.
We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Links:
[1] https://www.transportenvironment.org/events/truck-fuel-less-more
[2] https://www.eventbrite.com/e/truck-fuel-less-is-more-tickets-43340914843