Drive to Zero Newsletter – February 2025

Program Updates

Despite the challenges we face in 2025, I left the Global MOU quarterly meeting for country signatories this month feeling hopeful. Signatory Ethiopia has a new strategy to put charging stations for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) every 120 kilometers along the country’s highways. Fellow signatory Chile spotlighted critical lessons learned from an important fuel efficiency regulatory process that will be applied as the country tackles fuel consumption for trucks and buses. A hearty congratulations to signatory Norway, which is on track to reach the Global MOU 2030 goal of 30% new ZE-MHDV sales years ahead of schedule.

With these successes top of mind and a deep understanding of the challenging road ahead, I am happy to announce registration for the Global MOU Summit 2025 is now open. The invitation-only event for Global MOU signatories and endorsers, co-organized by the Netherlands and Drive to Zero and hosted by Milence, will be held 2-4 June in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The Summit serves as an essential opportunity for our community to:

  • Grow our collective knowledge of best practices, market trends, and innovative solutions for the ZE-MHDV segment.
  • Better understand key federal and regional finance, infrastructure, and policy advancements.
  • Learn about the private-sector activities and innovations that are transforming global transport.
  • Take part in an exclusive visit to the Milence Interoperability Lab to discover how rigorous testing in charging reliability, grid integration, cybersecurity, safety, and energy services is shaping the future of electric truck charging.
  • Bike through Arnhem to experience the city’s leadership in green logistics, sustainable infrastructure, and clean mobility solutions.
  • Network with senior-level representatives from 38 countries and more than 220 endorsing organizations.
  • Foster relationships inspiring new partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
  • Drive global impact through a unified commitment to transform global transport for good.

Keep an eye out for the full agenda in a few weeks. Let’s make 2025 our strongest year for zero-emission transport yet!

-Stephanie Kodish, Global Director, Drive to Zero

Special Features

Global MOU Summit 2025—Sponsorship Opportunity

  • The Global MOU Summit 2025 in Arnhem is free to our Global MOU community. However, we rely on the generosity of our community to support this event. Sponsors that help fund the Global MOU Summit 2025 will enjoy:
  • Prominent brand exposure at the event
  • An extra ticket to the Summit
  • Corporate social responsibility impact by demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability goals and zero-emission transport

If you are interested in sponsoring a meal, travel for select signatory countries that would not otherwise be able to attend, or contributing to a general fund, please contact Drive to Zero Europe Director Sita Holtslag (sholtslag@calstart.org). Global MOU signatory countries requesting sponsorship for travel-related expenses should also reach out to Sita.

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Endorse the Global MOU Today!

Feeling left out of the party? Don’t be. Don’t miss your chance to attend the Global MOU Summit 2025. It’s not too late to become an endorser and join our transformative community. Fill out this form to endorse the efforts of global zero-emission transport leaders to reach 100% new zero-emission truck and bus sales by 2040.

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Major Call for UK Regulatory Action

Twenty major companies, organizations, and coalitions representing the transport, logistics, and charging industries recently called on the UK government to provide regulatory and policy certainty to help meet the Global MOU goal of reaching 100% new zero-emission truck and bus sales by 2040. The companies note: “It is crucial to adopt a regulatory framework to support these targets and a clear roadmap for how the sector will meet them.” The UK is a signatory to the Global MOU.

Global MOU Endorser Milence Accelerating EU Electric Corridors

Global MOU Summit 2025 host Milence was recently selected for €111 million in EU funding to accelerate Europe’s electric corridors. Milence, a joint venture formed by Traton Group, Volvo Group, and Daimler Truck AG, will deploy hundreds of charging points in 71 locations across 10 EU member states as a part of the MILES (Mobility Infrastructure for Logistics – Electric & Sustainable) project.

Welcome, Global MOU Endorsers!

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