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Heavy-Duty Transport Decarbonisation – Global Updates

Overview

By late 2026, the transition to clean heavy-duty transport continues to evolve through infrastructure expansion and fleet adoption, though significant hurdles remain. In France, the partnership between Bump and the Alphya charging network aims to densify electric charging coverage for heavy goods vehicles.

Technological advancements are increasing vehicle capabilities. Scania has introduced a ‘Battery-Behind-Cab’ solution to potentially offer ranges up to 720 kilometers, while GAC Group is showcasing autonomous electric heavy vehicles, such as the T9 Robotruck, at the IAA Transportation fair. Real-world autonomous testing is also underway, with Lidl deploying Germany’s first driverless electric truck for store deliveries in North Hesse.

Infrastructure development is progressing, with Strabag securing a contract to build 140 fast-charging points for trucks at German highway service areas. Additionally, Hankook Tire is investing 540 million euros in Hungary to produce truck and bus tires locally to shorten supply chains.

Despite these strides, industry experts warn of slow adoption and economic pressures. In Spain, ANFAC reports that electric trucks represent only 0.5 percent of registrations for vehicles over 16 tons, warning that decarbonization targets might not be met until 2075 due to an aging fleet and a lack of high-power charging infrastructure. Economic strain is mounting as Spanish diesel prices have risen over 30 percent year-on-year. To address these challenges, Grupo Primafrio is piloting long-distance electric logistics using Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 units.

Strategic debates regarding technology also persist. Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt has cautioned that relying solely on battery-electric trucks could be a “dangerous” error for long-distance transport, advocating for a multi-technology approach that includes hydrogen fuel cells. Meanwhile, in Mexico, BYD Trucks México emphasizes that meeting 2035 climate goals requires detailed operational diagnostics regarding topography and charging capacity.

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Volvo Group · Scania · Eurowag · Strabag · Belgium

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Heavy transport faces rising diesel costs and energy transition debates

    Rising diesel costs in Spain and strategic debates at Volvo Group highlight the complex transition toward decarbonizing heavy transport through electric and hydrogen technologies.

  2. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Heavy transport decarbonization faces delays in Spain and Mexico

    Heavy transport decarbonization faces delays in Spain and Mexico. While companies like Primafrio pilot electric logistics, ANFAC warns Spain may miss EU emission targets without better infrastructure and aid.

  3. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    European logistics and heavy vehicle sectors undergo technological shifts

    European logistics see major shifts as Hankook expands tire production in Hungary, Scania boosts electric truck range, and Lidl deploys Germany's first driverless electric truck for real-world deliveries.

  4. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    European transport leaders advance heavy-duty vehicle decarbonization

    European industry leaders are scaling up decarbonization for heavy transport through Bump’s integration into the Alphya charging network and a major hydrogen truck coalition.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Heavy transport decarbonization: Electric trucks approach cost parity

    Electric heavy trucks are projected to reach cost parity with diesel models by the early 2030s, while HVO fuel offers an immediate decarbonization solution for existing fleets in markets like Spain.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Logistics companies expand electric truck fleets and charging infrastructure

    Logistics firms SVZ Transport and Ben Becker are advancing electrification in the Benelux through new electric truck charging infrastructure in Zwaag and the deployment of Scania electric heavy-duty vehicles.

  7. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Diesel dominance persists in European heavy-duty transport

    Diesel remains the dominant fuel for European heavy-duty transport, with electric trucks facing hurdles such as high fleet ages, infrastructure gaps, and the economic demands of long-haul logistics.

  8. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Electric heavy-duty trucks expanding in Belgium and EU

    Electric heavy-duty trucks are gaining traction in the EU, reaching a 4.8% market share in early 2026, supported by Belgian incentives and expanding charging infrastructure.

  9. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Fiege adds five eActros 600 trucks while Mercedes‑Benz tests eArocs 400 electric lorry

    Fiege expands its electric fleet with five new eActros 600 trucks, while Mercedes‑Benz tests the eArocs 400 electric construction lorry, both aimed at decarbonising heavy transport in Germany.

  10. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Germany's Commercial Vehicle Market Shifts to Hybrid and Electric Models

    BYD offers discounted hybrid taxis in Germany as Mercedes exits the factory‑built taxi market, while Mercedes‑Benz Trucks supplies electric dump trucks to Cologne’s waste‑management firm for a carbon‑neutral物流.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Mercedes-Benz delivers eActros 400 electric trucks with mechanical PTO to German waste firm AVG Köln

    Mercedes‑Benz delivered three eActros 400 electric trucks with factory‑integrated mechanical PTO to Cologne’s AVG Köln, enabling battery‑electric haulage of incinerator ash with reduced range, weight and cost.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivers first factory‑integrated PTO electric tipper trucks to AVG Köln

    Mercedes‑Benz Trucks delivers three eActros 400 electric tipper trucks with factory‑integrated mechanical PTO to AVG Köln for the BELLA project, replacing diesel units and adding a new 3,000 m² charging hub.

  13. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Electric Trucks and Port Power Supply Accelerate Cargo Transport Decarbonization

    Electric trucks gain market traction with lower operating costs, while Europe mandates onshore power for ships by 2030, driving major infrastructure upgrades to cut emissions.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Daimler Truck CEO warns EU CO₂ rules could cripple Europe’s trucking industry

    Daimler Truck CEO Karin Rådström warns EU CO₂ cuts for heavy trucks could devastate Europe’s industry, citing high costs, low electric‑truck adoption and infrastructure gaps, while Germany faces a surge in June

  15. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Daimler Truck Mexico unveils AI‑driven service platform at national transport forum

    Daimler Truck Mexico and International Motors Mexico introduced AI‑driven after‑sales and connectivity platforms at Mexico's national freight transport forum, targeting higher uptime and market leadership.

  16. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Daimler Truck CEO warns EU CO2 rules could cripple European truck industry

    Daimler Truck CEO warns EU CO₂ limits could devastate the European truck sector, citing €120 million fines per missed percent point, low electric‑truck uptake and lacking infrastructure.

  17. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Mercedes eActros electric trucks deployed by UK retailer and start series production in Germany

    Wren Kitchens received 10 Mercedes eActros 600 electric trucks, saving 580 t CO₂ annually, while Daimler Truck started series production of the eActros LongHaul in Germany, targeting a 500 km range for European

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China invests $2.9 trillion in energy, targeting electric trucks and renewables by 2030

    China will invest $2.9 trillion in its energy system by 2030, expanding renewables, grid capacity and a nationwide electric‑truck charging network.

  19. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Daimler Truck pushes electric truck rollout, delivers first eEconic waste trucks in Stuttgart

    Daimler Truck advances its electric‑vehicle strategy, standardising platforms and cutting costs, while Mercedes‑Benz Trucks delivers the first eEconic electric waste trucks to Stuttgart, featuring low noise and

  20. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Chinese electric heavy trucks see export surge as sodium‑ion batteries prove cold‑weather performance

    Chinese heavy‑duty EV trucks record a 33 % export rise, while a sodium‑ion battery test shows >90 % capacity at –40 °F, promising cold‑weather freight solutions.

  21. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Electric Truck Market Poised for Rapid Growth

    Urban policies and falling battery costs could boost electric trucks, with China leading and the global eLCV market set to hit $125.7 bn by 2033.

  22. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    German truck manufacturers and hydrogen council demand rapid expansion of hydrogen and charging infrastructure

    German truck makers and the National Hydrogen Council warn that lacking hydrogen and electric charging infrastructure threatens EU emission targets, calling for rapid build‑out and supportive policy.

  23. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China's Sany Heavy Industry expands electric truck exports amid rising global demand

    China's Sany Heavy Industry is boosting electric truck exports, with a record 880‑unit order and a 2030 target for 40% of new heavy trucks to be electric.

  24. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Daimler Truck partners on hydrogen engines as Gobao unveils AI‑driven e‑bike system

    Daimler Truck and Keyou aim to mass‑produce hydrogen‑powered trucks in Europe, while Gobao launches an AI‑controlled, high‑power e‑bike platform with fast charging.

  25. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    IEA report shows rising global demand for low‑carbon hydrogen amid supply‑chain worries

    IEA reports rising global demand for low‑carbon hydrogen but limited scale, while an Italian study finds hydrogen fuel‑cell trucks up to 55% cheaper than battery‑electric trucks on long hauls.

  26. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Daimler Truck teams with KEYOU on hydrogen-powered freight trucks

    Daimler Truck will work with German firm KEYOU to convert Actros trucks to hydrogen internal‑combustion engines, targeting a 2027 launch and up to 650 km range as part of its decarbonisation drive.

  27. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China targets 40% electric truck sales by 2030

    China aims for electric trucks to make up 40% of sales by 2030, prioritising them in public contracts and backing them with programmes, far outpacing the EU’s 20% goal.

  28. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    China targets 1.6 million heavy‑duty electric trucks by 2030

    China aims to have 1.6 million heavy‑duty electric trucks (40% of new registrations) on its roads by 2030, supported by 3,000 charging stations, 30,000 km of green freight corridors and extensive financial aid.

  29. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    China targets 1.6 million electric trucks by 2030 and records renewable energy surge in 2025

    China aims for 1.6 million electric heavy trucks by 2030, supported by extensive charging infrastructure and financing, while its 2025 renewable‑energy expansion supplied all new electricity demand and brought

  30. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China targets 1.6 million new‑energy heavy trucks by 2030

    China’s 11‑minister plan targets 1.6 million new‑energy heavy trucks (40% market share) by 2030, backed by extensive charging, hydrogen and green‑fuel infrastructure along major freight corridors.

  31. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Daimler Truck warns EU CO2 rules risk its survival while debuting hydrogen trucks

    Daimler Truck says EU CO₂ targets threaten its viability, while it begins testing fuel‑cell NextGenH2 trucks for Dachser.

  32. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Hamburg Airport and Dachser roll out hydrogen-powered vehicles in Germany

    Hamburg Airport orders hydrogen baggage tugs for 2027, while Dachser will deploy three Mercedes‑Benz NextGenH2 trucks in Karlsruhe from Dec 2026, marking key steps in Germany's hydrogen transport decarbon‑​tion

  33. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Fleet Operators and E‑Scooter Makers Accelerate Shift to Sustainable Transport

    Renewable diesel and RNG offer lower‑emission options for fleets, while hydrogen remains costly; electric scooters grow fast as manufacturers improve batteries and tech, providing low‑cost, low‑emission urban‑m

  34. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Green Hydrogen and Electric Heavy‑Duty Trucks Accelerate Energy and Transport Decarbonisation

    Green hydrogen remains under 1% of global output while Europe’s electric heavy‑duty trucks account for just 0.3% of fleets; both face high costs and infrastructure hurdles as they aim to decarbonise industry, ​

Sources

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