Some 120 associations and companies, including fuel and automotive suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, dealers, repairers, and transport and traffic companies have signed it, and over 90 scientists from the energy, automotive and environmental sectors have also joined in. Together, they call for the revision of the European CO2 regulation for heavy-duty vehicles to recognize the decarbonization potential of sustainable and renewable fuels and to consider these fuels for compliance with the CO2 regulation for heavy-duty vehicles.

The signatories with VDMA is amomg them strongly welcome the revision of the CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles in line with the "Fit for 55" targets. They believe that recognition of all possible CO2 emission reduction pathways along the entire value chain is critical and that the use of cleaner fuel alternatives to fossil fuels must be encouraged. Because decarbonization is an urgent challenge, all options that can have a rapid impact must be enabled. Sustainable and renewable fuels can accelerate the process and help achieve the goal. Technology diversity is needed, depending on the use case, and all technologies, including electrification/hybridization, hydrogen, and sustainable and renewable fuels can play a role.

The undersigned organizations and companies want sustainable and renewable fuels to be included in the CO2 Regulation for heavy-duty vehicles. Including such a provision in the regulation would support the goals of the EU's Green Deal and accelerate the decarbonization of the commercial transport sector. You can download the letter here.

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