CleanTechnica•21 days ago
Member States Seize Last Chance to Unlock Clean Truck Deal
- •EU government ministers have approved new Weights & Dimensions rules, allowing heavy-duty trucks to carry extra weight to accommodate zero-emission technologies (e.g., batteries, hydrogen fuel cells).
- •This policy change resolves a two-year deadlock, removing a significant regulatory barrier for the widespread adoption of heavier clean trucks across the EU.
- •The decision signals a future surge in electricity demand for truck charging infrastructure and potentially hydrogen production facilities across Europe, creating new load growth opportunities.
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