In partnership with the government of the Netherlands, Drive to Zero has launched an ambitious global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that commits country signatories to achieving 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales and manufacturing by 2040, with an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) sales by 2030.
This Dashboard highlights and centralizes successful MHDV policy development taking place in leading regions around the world. These policies will further enable best practices to be shared and coordinate aligned action that in turn will speed vehicle uptake and deployment. The Dashboard also tracks the policy progress being made by all signatories of the Global MoU.
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Aruba
Targets
Aruba is a signatory of the Global MOU. Aruba has plans to introduce emission controls for gasoline/diesel buses in public transportation and introduce electric or gas-driven buses in public transportation. Aruba also has a goal for carbon emissions to fall at least by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030, and to achieve carbon neutrality around 2050. Aruba has set an electrical mobility plan to provide five phases strategies and solutions of developing zero-emission vehicles including cars, vans, trucks, buses, and other vehicles.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Aruba still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Maintain a favorable tax incentive regime for EV’s (e.g., import regime (2%), favorable road tax, etc.); Provide a smart charging infrastructure for EV’s (ELMAR).
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Aruba still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Aruba still under development at this time.
Austria
Targets
Austria is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. By 2030 Austria plans for a 100% phaseout of MHDVs (< 18 tonnes) and by 2035 plans a 100% phaseout of MHDVs > 18 tonnes. In 2023 the Minsitry for Climate Action presented the Masterplan Freight Transport, with specific new registration targets for zero-emission N3 vehicles (10% 2025, 60% 2030 and 100% 2035).
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Austria is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission. Austria has also adopted carbon pricing of €30/tonne in 2022, which increases to €55/tonne in 2025.
Vehicle Incentives
In 2023 the Ministry for Climate Action launched the new funding programme ENIN – zero-emission duty vehicles (N1-N3) and charging infrastructure, donated with €85M for the calls in 2023, and €445M in total until 2026. In Austria ZEVs are exempt from standard tax consumption tax, motor-related insurance tax, benefit in kind tax, company EVs are input tax deductible and exempt from VAT.
Infrastructure
The Austrian Ministry for Climate Protection announced the Austrian Integrated Grid Infrastructure Plan (ÖNIP), a comprehensive strategy for upgrading the national energy infrastructure to support renewable energy expansion and future hydrogen production. The plan outlines necessary enhancements to electricity and gas networks, including a hydrogen startup network. It aims to streamline approval processes and ensure a sustainable energy supply, with significant investments planned through 2050 to achieve Austria's decarbonization goals. The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
In 2022 the Ministry for Climate Action presented the "Implementation Program for Renewable Energy in the Mobility Sector". The program includes 41 specific measures to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in Austria.
Belgium
Targets
Belgium is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050; Belgium also aims to reach 20% ZEV sales in 2025 and 50% in 2030; All urban public transport will be zero-emission by 2025.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Belgium is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
35% deduction of investment in new BEVs and FCEVs trucks (N1 - N3) and related charging and fueling infrastructure. Additional subnational incentives established in Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia.
Infrastructure
Belgium provides €3M per year for per charger covers 30% of costs (min. 50kW). The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Belgium still under development at this time.
Canada
Targets
Canada is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050; Canada will reach 35% of ZE-MHDVs sales by 2030, and 100% by 2040.
Vehicle Regulations
Canada's CO2 emissions standard is aligned with the US Phase 2 standard, which reduces CO2 emissions by 5-27% in 2027 (depending on vehicle category and weight) compared to 2017 levels. However, with the recent EPA Phase 3 standard passed in the U.S., Canada is in consultation to update their standards. Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations will require liquid fossil fuels (gasoline and diesel) produced and used in Canada to reduce their carbon intensity by 14g CO2e/MJ by 2030. Under this regulation, credits can be generated from charging EVs, or alternative fueling.
Vehicle Incentives
The iMHZEV Program offers point-of-sale incentives for Canadian organizations and businesses that buy or lease an eligible ZE-MHDV with a total of $547.5M available. Incentives range from $40,000 - $200,000 depending on the vehicle type. Through Budget 2022, Canada is investing $200M through the Green Freight Program. Funding will be provided to Class 2b-8 fleets to invest in fleet energy assessments, truck equipment retrofits, engine repowers, purchase of alternative fuel trucks. Through the Zero Emission Transit Fund, the Government of Canada through Infrastructure Canada is investing $2.75B over five years to support public transit and school bus operators plan for electrification, support the purchase of the zero-emission bus. Canada expands the current 100% tax write-off to include commercial light-duty, medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs.
Infrastructure
Canada's ZEVIP program addresses charging and refueling station shortages, including Level 2, DCFC, and H2 stations, with $680M funding until 2027. The EVAFIDI initiative establishes DCFC networks along highways, open to public and municipalities, providing $50,000 per DCFC, up to $5M per project, from April 2019 to March 2024. The 2030 Emissions Reduction Fund allocates $500 million from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for revenue-generating, public-interest ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure via loan programs.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Canada still under development at this time.
Cape Verde
Targets
Cape Verde is a signatory of the Global MOU and has committed to an emissions reduction target of 18% below business-as-usual by 2030, or 24% with international support and aims to achieve net-zero by 2050. Cape Verde aims to reach 50% share of EVs in urban bus sales by 2025, 75% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. Cape Verde also aims to reach 25% share of EVs in heavy truck sales by 2030 and 100% by 2035, and 15% share of EVs in medium truck sales by 2025, 35% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
Vehicle Regulations
The government of Cape Verde set itself the objective to convert the fleet of the public administration to electric vehicles by 2030 and phase out conventional vehicles by 2050, which is a first on the African continent.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Cape Verde still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Cape Verde still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Cape Verde still under development at this time.
Chile
Targets
Chile is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050; Chile commits 100% of ZE-HDV sales by 2035, 100% ZE-MHDV sales by 2045, 100% zero-emission public transport by 2035; Chile established a goal to only sale zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
Vehicle Regulations
Chilean heavy-duty vehicles adhere either to European or US Standards, with the Euro V/US 2007 standards currently in place for PM emissions and the Euro IV/US 2004 standards in place for NOx emissions. Nationwide Euro VI standards were proposed in 2022 with a tentative implementation date of 2024. Chile has established the first energy efficiency standards for new light-duty vehicles and is working on the establishment of medium and heavy-duty vehicle standards.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Chile still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Chile is working on establishing regulations to make the EV infrastructure interoperable and to build a nationwide network of EVSEs that any EV can use.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Chile still under development at this time.
China
Targets
China aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060; 72% of the ZEBs and 20% of ZETs will be zero emission by the end of 2025; 40% of vehicles will be fueled by clean energy by 2030; China proposes targets regarding HD-NEV share of 12% by 2025, 17% by 2030, and 20% by 2035.
Vehicle Regulations
China regulates HDV fuel consumption by weight class and sets targets for fuel consumption for each weight class. China is currently in Phase III of its multi-phase approach to reducing HDV fuel consumption.
Vehicle Incentives
The Chinese government provides a subsidy for battery-electric and fuel-cell new-energy trucks and vocational vehicles up to RMB 39,600 ($5,448). From January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023, the purchase of new energy vehicles will be exempted from vehicle purchase tax. Subsidies for Battery-electric and fuel cell buses based on kWh capacity and length:
6<L<8m: up to RMB 18,000 ($2,524)
8<K<=10m: up to RMB 39,600 ($5,552)
L>10m: up to RMB 64,800 ($9,086)
Infrastructure
China grid operators increasing infrastructure investment: State Grid Corporation of China = 78,000 charging piles (2.7 billion yuan), China Southern Power Grid = 150 large-scale charging stations + 380,000 charging piles (25.1 billion yuan) by 2025; By the same year (2025); By 2035, vehicles in the public sector should be fully electrified and the charging and swapping service network convenient and efficient.
Innovative Policy
China has implemented preferential zone/street access for new-energy vehicles in select cities.
Colombia
Targets
Colombia is a signatory of the Global MOU. Colombia aims to have 10% of urban bus sales are to be ZEVs by 2025, 20% in 2027, 40% in 2029, 60% in 2031, 80% in 2033 and 100% by 2035.
The Nationally Determined Contributions Registry (NDC) sets a target to reduce black carbon by 40% in 2030 compare with 2014 level, and reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Minimum EV purchase quota of 30% for public service fleets by 2025.
Vehicle Regulations
Law 2169 formalized Colombia’s nationally determined contribution targets, which includes reducing emissions by 51% in 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Starting in 2025, cities with Mass Transportation Systems must ensure that a certain percentage of their new vehicle purchases for public transit use are EVs. These percentages increase biannually until a target of 100% electric for new vehicles purchased is met in 2035.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Colombia still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Colombia still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Colombia still under development at this time.
Costa Rica
Targets
Costa Rica is a signatory of the Global MOU. Costa Rica aims to reduce emissions from the transport sector by 27% by 2030 and 65% by 2050 under currently implemented mitigation measures (Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía, 2019).
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Costa Rica still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Costa Rica still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Costa Rica still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
The Costa Rican government in order to promote environmentally sustainable transport has taken several initiatives starting with stricter regulation of hydrocarbon and promotion of liquid biofuels to promotion of (hybrid)-electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Croatia
Targets
Croatia is a signatory of the Global MOU; Under the gradual transition scenario, Croatia's emissions are reduced by 33.5% by 2030 and 56.8% by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Croatia is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission. For more information see section for European Union.
Vehicle Incentives
No excise duties for electric vehicles; Exemption from special environmental tax for electric vehicles; Croatia's Public Call for co-financing of energy-efficient vehicles program provides per electric/H2 truck HRK 400,000 (€50,000) with total budget of HRK 108.3M.
Infrastructure
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Croatia still under development at this time.
Curaçao
Targets
Curaçao is a signatory of the Global MOU.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Curaçao still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Curaçao still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Curaçao still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
The Curaçao Climate Change Platform (CCCP) is to formulate mitigation and adaptation strategies for Curaçao.
Denmark
Targets
Denmark is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to reduce 70% of the emssions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050; Denmark is working on ban the sales of ICEVs in 2030 and aims for 1 million zero- and low-emission vehicles by 2030. Denmark’s six largest municipalities have committed themselves this year to procure only electric city buses from 2021. Copenhagen is already in the process of phasing out diesel city buses. Even before the current agreement, the capital of Denmark was already striving to order only purely electric city buses from 2025.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Denmark is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission. For more information see section for European Union.
Vehicle Incentives
Denmark will from 1st January 2025 introduce a kilometer-based and CO2-differentiated road toll for heavy-duty vehicles (12 tonnes and above). Taxes on EVs will be eased and electricity tax for charging will be low until and including 2030.
Infrastructure
In 2021, Denmark allocated 72 million DKK to support alternative fuel infrastructure for commercial road transport and 275 million DKK for heavy duty transport. Additionally, they plan to invest 749.8 million DKK in charging infrastructure between 2020 and 2030. EVBox and Norlys aim to increase Denmark's EV charging stations from 4,000 in 2020 to 300,000 by 2030.
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Denmark still under development at this time.
Dominican Republic
Targets
The Dominican Republic is a signatory of the Global MOU. Aim for for 30% of the bus fleet to be electric by 2030, and 100% by 2050.
The Dominican Republic's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and cut carbon emissions by a third by 2030, from 2010 levels.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Dominican Republic still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Dominican Republic still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Dominican Republic still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Dominican Republic still under development at this time.
Ethiopia
Targets
Ethiopia is a signatory of the Global MOU.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Ethiopia still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Ethiopia still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Ethiopia still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Ethiopia's zero emission truck policy includes a proposed ban on the import of non-electric vehicles, and a commitment to increasing the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road
European Union
Targets
10 out of the 27 E.U. Countries are signatories of the Global MOU. EU Clean Vehicles Directive target to have 6-10% share of clean HDV (N2 and N3) by 2026 and 7-15% by 2031; Target to have 27-45% share of clean bus (M3) by 2026 and 33-65% by 2031, and 50% of which must be ZEVs; EU aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
In March 2024 the Regulation on CO2 emission standards for HDVs was revised by the European Commission and establishes new emissions standards for trucks, buses and coaches in the coming decade. The revised targets require a percentage reduction of emissions across all vehicles manufactured by a company during a certain reporting period. The following reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040.
The European commission has introduced a directive to encourage member states to leverage taxation and user-fees as an instrument to accelerate the adoption of ZE-MHDVs and expand funding for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). This framework considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
The EU's 2021-2027 long-term budget, together with the Next Generation EU recovery plan, totals over €2 trillion for the swift economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, allocating funding to projects focused on sustainability, including clean transportation.
Infrastructure
In April 2024, the European Commission adopted the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation to ensure minimum infrastructure required to support the uptake of zero-emission vehicles across Europe long the TEN-T network. The regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Zero-emission vehicles can exceed EU vehicle weight limits by 2 tonnes.
Finland
Targets
Finland is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035; Finland aims to have 42,000 electric vans, 5,400 electrick trucks, and 1,600 electric buses by 2030 so Finland can achieve an entirely fossil-free transport sector by 2045.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Finland is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission. For more information see section for European Union.
Vehicle Incentives
In 2023, EUR 9.75 million was allocated to large urban regions and EUR 8.125 million to medium-sized urban regions. In 2024, a total of approximately EUR 18 million has been reserved for public transport subsidies in large and medium-sized urban regions. Purchase incentive of €2,000 to €6,000 for electric vans in 2022-2024 and Purchase incentive of €6,000 to €50,000 for electric trucks in 2022-2024. From the beginning of 2024 purchase subsidies for hydrogen fuelled vans and trucks were added to the national programme.
Infrastructure
Subsidy for public alternative fuels distribution infrastructure for electricity, methane and hydrogen. In 2022-2023, budget for distribution infrastructure subsidy was altogether €35 M. For 2024, an additional EUR 10 million has been reserved for the needs of the distribution infrastructure for heavy transport.
Innovative Policy
Discretionary government grant for electric heavy duty vehicles projects. The purpose of the grant is to support research, development and innovation projects in the electronic heavy duty service chain and to promote the operation of business networks. €4,9M in total were granted for twelve projects in 2023.
In addition, EU-funded ACE LIFE project for establishing low-emission energy ecosystem for heavy duty transport.
Germany
Targets
Germany aims for 50% of electric urban buses and electrify 1/3 of the mileage in heavy road haulage by 2030, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Germany is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission. For more information see section for European Union.
Vehicle Incentives
Funding for e-buses, trucks, and infrastructure for private and municipal operators. Total of €1.2B, until the end of 2021.
Infrastructure
The Germany Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure will provide funds to accelerate the adoption of climate-friendly alternative drivetrains in commercial vehicles, aiming for swift economic competitiveness compared to conventional vehicles. Approximately €1.16B is allocated for alternative fuel commercial vehicles, and around €4.1B for refueling, charging, and overhead line infrastructure for both passenger and commercial vehicles. These budget estimates will extend beyond 2023.
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Germany announced that fully-electric vehicles registered between 2011 and 2030 have a 10-year exemption to the Country's motor vehicle tax.
Ghana
Targets
Ghana is a signatory of the Global MOU, and aims to have 4% new ZEB sales in 2025, 16% in 2030, and 32% in 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Ghana still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Ghana still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Ghana still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Ghana still under development at this time.
Iceland
Targets
Iceland is a signatory of the Global MOU, and aims to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
Vehicle Regulations
Iceland bans on registering new petroleum and diesel vehicles after 2030.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Iceland still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Iceland still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Iceland still under development at this time.
India
Targets
India aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2070.
Vehicle Regulations
India is subject to Bharat Stage VI emission standards, which will bring India on par with Euro VI standards.
Vehicle Incentives
India's FAME II program provides funding for EV buses, four-wheelers, three-wheelers, and charging infrastructure with the goal of 7,000 BE buses deployed. $1.4B from 2019 onward.
Infrastructure
FAME II proposes to provide 1 slow charger per EV bus and 1 fast charger per 10 EV buses. Proposals can apply for up to 100% of project cost funding. A subsection of $1.4B total.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for India still under development at this time.
Ireland
Targets
Ireland is a signatory of the Global MOU; Ireland targets to deploy 3,500 low-emission trucks by 2030, and Dublin Metropolitan Area will be operated solely by zero-emission buses by 2040; Ireland aims to ahieve net zero by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Ireland is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
Ireland's Alternatively-Fuelled Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase Grant provides up tp 60% of the price differential between a ZE and its diesel equivalent, the scheme has received funding of €5M in 2023. Under the LEVTI (Low Emissions Vehicle Toll Incentive), HDVs fueled by CNG, LNG, FCEV or BEV qualify for 50% toll reductions. This is up to a maximum annual threshold of €1,000 for goods or commercial vehicles.
Infrastructure
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Ireland still under development at this time.
Israel
Targets
Israel is a signatory of the Global MOU, aims to increase zero-emission buses to 50% by 2036 and 100% by 2050. By 2026, all new urban bus procurement will be zero-emission, and 50% of heavy vehicle fleets will transition to zero-emission by 2035, as outlined in Government Decision no. 542 – Promotion of Clean Low-Carbon Transport (2021).
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Israel still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Together with the other government bodies, Israel government is lending NIS 47 million (USD 2 million) in support to public transportation companies to asure every new municipal bus wiil be electric by 2025:
up to NIS 250,000 (USD 66K) for each city and intra-city bus
up to NIS 450,000 (USD 120K) for each articulated bus (a motor bus or a trolley)
up to NIS 100,000 (USD 26K) for each minibus.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Israel still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Israel still under development at this time.
Japan
Targets
Japan aims to electrify 5,000 MHDVs in the 2020s, and have 1,200 FCEV urban bus stock by 2030; Japan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
Japan regulates HDV fuel consumption by weight class and sets targets for fuel consumption for each weight class, comparable to Euro VI. For trucks: 7.09 km/L (369.6 g CO2/km), For buses: 6.30 km/L (416.0 g CO2/km).
Vehicle Incentives
Tax incentives + other financial support to companies as part of green fund + investments in H2 electrolysis.
Infrastructure
Japan has a total of 100 billion yen (US$911 million) fund to build EV charger stations in 2021, and will implement 150,000 charging piles nationwide by 2030; Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) will deploy 1,000 fast charging stations on highways by 2025.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Japan still under development at this time.
Liechtenstein
Targets
Liechtenstein is a signatory of the Global MOU; Liechtenstein commits to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
Liechtenstein is subject to EU regulations for heavy-duty vehicle CO2 Standards and Euro VI vehicle emissions standards - for more information see section for European Union.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Liechtenstein still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Liechtenstein still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Liechtenstein still under development at this time.
Lithuania
Targets
Lithuania is a signatory of the Global MOU.
Lithuania has implemented the following green procurement targets: by 31 December 2025, the share of clean heavy duty vehicles (categories N2 and N3) in the total vehicle fleet must be at least 8% and the share of clean buses (category M3) in the total fleet must be at least 80%; by 31 December 2030, in green procurement the share of clean passenger vehicles (categories M1, M2 and N1) in the total fleet must be at least 100%, the share of clean heavy duty vehicles (categories N2 and N3) in the total fleet must be at least 16% and the share of clean buses (categories M3) in the total fleet must be at least 100% (50 percent of them zero emmision).
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Lithuania is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
Electric vehicles are exempt from performance-based heavy vehicle charge (HVC) is payable for the transport of goods with vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes. Purchase incentives: €4,000 for BEV trucks (less than 3.5t) €10,000 for BEV cargo van (less than 5t) and trucks (more than 3.5t and less than 12t). Funding period 2019-2022. Recovery Resilience Facility (RRF) €20.6M funds aiming to encouraging the purchase of 500 Heavy-duty vehicles (N2, N3) and 500 buses (M2, M3) powered by alternative fuels (electricity, hydrogen, biogas). €69M RRF funds encouraging the purchase of 230 electric public transport buses. zero-emission commercial transport (N1 class) from 2023 July will be exempted from road tax. From 2026, 75% will be relief for road tax.
Infrastructure
Lithuania has €3.6M RRF funds to support the installation of 4 public hydrogen refuelling stations from 2023 to 2026; €1.5M RRF funds to encourage the installation of at least 10 public and semi-public high-capacity (350kW) charging points for HDVs and buses from 2023-2029. The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Lithuanian municipal councils shall establish and, if necessary, periodically renew low-emission zones in resorts and towns with more than 50,000 inhabitants by 1 January 2025.
Luxembourg
Targets
Luxembourg is a signatory of the Global MOU; Luxembourg aims to reduce GHG emissions by 50-55% by 2030 compared with 2005 level and reach arbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Luxembourg is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
In March 2023 a subsidy scheme for ZE-MHDV vehicles has been launched which can grant up to 60% of the price difference of an ZE and an conventional MHDV. Up to 8,000 euros subsidy for vans first put into service between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2024, without exceeding 50% of the purchase price excluding VAT.
Infrastructure
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Luxembourg still under development at this time.
Mexico
Targets
Mexico aims to reach 30% zero-emission sales across commerical vans, buses and trucks by 2030, and reduce GHG emissions by 36% and criteria pollutant by 70% by 2040; Mexico is expected to increase the number of ZEVs manufactured in Mexico to 50% of total national production and target to have 5% ZEVs sales by 2030, 50% by 2040, and 100% by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
Mexico's NOM-044-SEMARNAT-2017 establishes mandatory emissions standards for new MHDVs aligned with Euro VI. Norm enforcement was pushed from 2020 to 2024, due to the lack of availability of ultra-low-sulfur diesel. Mexico will reduce total GHG emissions by 22% compared to the Business-as-usual scenario, and up to 36% conditional on financial aid. Specifically for the transportation sector, reduce GHG emissions by 18%.
Vehicle Incentives
All new EVs are exempt from import duty tax, which is set at 20% for ICE vehicles, up to September 2024. All used EVs are subject to a 15% import duty tax, compared to 50% for used ICE vehicles, up to September 2024.
Infrastructure
Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission has plans to develop two highway charging networks that would connect seven states, covering 700 km.
Innovative Policy
National Financiera is setting up a scrappage program to encourage fleet replacement among micro, small and medium companies. The program will cover 10%-20% of the cost of a new vehicle, upon scrappage of a vehicle that is 15-25 years old. The incentive will apply for battery electric, hybrid, Euro V and Euro VI vehicles weighing under five tons. In Mexico City, Euro V or older ICE freight vehicles (over 3.8 tons) cannot operate between 6am - 10am and 6pm - 8pm, Monday to Friday.
Mozambique
Targets
Mozambique is a signatory of the Global MOU, and aims to reduce 40 million tCO2 equivalent between 2020 and 2025.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Mozambique still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Mozambique still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Mozambique still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Mozambique still under development at this time.
New Zealand
Targets
New Zealand is a signatory of the Global MOU; New Zealand targets to decarbonize the public bus fleet by 2035, and reduce emissions from freight transport by 35% by 2035 compared with 2019, and aims to ahieve net-zero by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
From 1 July 2025, the government will only allow zero-emission public transport buses to be purchased in New Zealand (commitment announced 2021). The 2025 Mandate will apply to public transport buses registered for the first time in New Zealand from 1 July 2025. This will cover new and used buses that are imported to New Zealand and new buses manufactured or built up in New Zealand. New Zealand recognizes vehicle efficiency standards based on vehicle size, age and type, and additionally recognizes several standards including those from U.S., Europe, and Japan.
Vehicle Incentives
The New Zealand Government's Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) supports the demonstration of high potential and replicable solutions, and adoption of low emission transport technology, innovation and infrastructure to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the New Zealand transport sector. Up to $18M is available in the 2022/23 financial year. Heavy electric vehicles (GVWR > 3500kg) are exempt from road user charges until 31 December 2025. Budget 2022 included $41M funding to support Public Transport Authorities to invest in bus decarbonisation initiatives, (such as deploying zero-emission buses or investing in associated infrastructure), to reduce greenhouse gases and harmful emissions from the bus fleet.
Infrastructure
"Charging Our Future" is the strategy that has an initial focus on charging for the light vehicle fleet however acknowledges that there is a need to now give more attention to other types of vehicles that are electrifying, such as buses, trucks, ships and planes.
Innovative Policy
New Zealand government commissioned a report on policies to incentivise the uptake of zero emission trucks, which was made publicly available in May 2022.
The Netherlands
Targets
The Netherlands is a signatory of the Global MOU; The Netherlands aims for 100% of ZEBs by 2025, and 100% ZEBs stock by 2030; The Netherlands aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. the Netherlands is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
The Netherlands has AanZET program to provide 40%-60% subsidy of ZETs of the price difference between ICEVs; The SpUK-ZEBus provides €40M in funding for ZE buses €25,000 - €75,000 per vehicle; SEBA program provides €33M in funding for ZE vans for €5,000 subsidy per vehicle.
Infrastructure
The Netherlands has subsidies for both public and private ZE-MHDV charging infrastructure planned for 2024; The Netherlands MIA program allows companies to receive an investment deduction of up to 45% of the amount invested in a charging point; The Netherlands also collaborates between CPOs, grid operators etc. to deploy charging infrastructure for HDV.
Innovative Policy
29 municipalities in the Netherlands will introduce ZE-zones for freight in 2025. Only ZE trucks and vans can access these areas, so vehicles running on electricity or hydrogen. There are phase-out regulations and some exceptions.
Norway
Targets
Norway is a signatory of the Global MOU; Norway aims to have 100% zero-emission city bus by 2025, and 75% zero emission long distance buses by 2030, and ahieve carbon neutraliy by 2045.
Vehicle Regulations
Norway is subject to EU regulations for heavy-duty vehicle CO2 Standards and Euro VI vehicle emissions standards - for more information see section for European Union.
Vehicle Incentives
Norway has implemented a reverse incentive, increasing fees per ton of CO2 for motorists and manufacturers making zero-emission vehicles significantly more attractive.
Infrastructure
Norway allows business to apply for economical support to install public charging infrastructure until 2025; Norway established fast-charging stations every 50km on all main road.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Norway still under development at this time.
Papua New Guinea
Targets
Papua New Guinea is a signatory of the Global MOU, and aims to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 against the 2015 baseline and reach carbon neutral by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Papua New Guinea still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Papua New Guinea still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Papua New Guinea still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Papua New Guinea still under development at this time.
Portugal
Targets
Portugal is a signatory of the Global MOU; Portugal aims to reduce 40% of GHG emission from transportation by 2030 and hydrogen and electricity to account for almost 100% of heavy duty transport by 2050, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Portugal is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
Portugal has €6,000 Incentive for the acquisition or leasing of an electric, light goods vehicle, until the limit of 150 vehicles or €900,000, through the Environment Fund; Portugal also exempts tax for electric vehicles.
Infrastructure
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Portugal still under development at this time.
Seychelles
Targets
Seychelles is a signatory of the Global MOU and it aims to electrify 100% of their bus stock by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Seychelles still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Seychelles still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Seychelles still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Seychelles still under development at this time.
Scotland
Targets
Scotland is a signatory of the Global MOU; Scotland aims to reduce 75% of the GHG emissions by 2030, and 90% by 2040, and reach net zero by 2045.
Vehicle Regulations
Scotland is subject to EU regulations for heavy-duty vehicle CO2 Standards and Euro VI vehicle emissions standards - for more information see section for European Union.
Vehicle Incentives
Please see the incentives in United Kingdom.
Infrastructure
Please see the infrastructure policy in United Kingdom.
Innovative Policy
Please see the innovative policy in United Kingdom.
Sint Maarten
Targets
Sint Maarten is a signatory of the Global MOU.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Sint Maarten still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Sint Maarten still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Sint Maarten still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Sint Maarten still under development at this time.
Sweden
Targets
Sweden targets to reduce 70% of GHG emissions by 2030 based on 2010 levels, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Vehicle Regulations
As a part of the E.U. Sweden is required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Vehicle Incentives
Sweden provides subsidy to newly registered light trucks/buses (Max. 60g/km CO2 emission) up to SEK 60,000 (€6K) from 2018; Climate rebate for HDVs €50M for 2020, and €55M for 2022; Sweden allocated €100M for buses covering 20% - 40% of the purchase costs.
Infrastructure
Sweden funded €15M for 2020-2022 to support the nation-wide fast-charging for ZE-HDVs and Electric road systems (ERS) for continuous charging are being explored more widely on public roads; Sweden covers up to 50% of EVSE installation.
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Sweden still under development at this time.
Switzerland
Targets
Switzerland is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
As of 2025, Switzerland introduces CO2-Targets for Trucks in line with the EU Regulation: required to reduce CO2 emissions for HDVs under the new regulation passed in 2024. Reductions in CO2 from HDVs are required by the following dates: 15% by 2025; 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040. The road charging Directive from the European Commission considers distance-based charges (tolls), as well as time-based charges (vignettes) and requires that these fees be reduced for vehicles that are zero-emission.
Producers or importers of fossil motor fuels are obliged to partially compensate for the CO2 emissions caused by transport. The importers cover the resulting costs through a surcharge of a few centimes per liter of fuel. The funds are used to promote transfers to ZE-MDHV, both goods and passenger transport.
Vehicle Incentives
Electric vehicles are exempt from performance-based heavy vehicle charge (HVC) is payable for the transport of goods with vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes. The regulation applies to Swiss and foreign vehicles. Passenger transport vehicles over 3.5 t are charged a flat rate.
Infrastructure
Switzerland partners with companies from the mobility and transport sectors to establish a nationwide network of 350 and 700 bar filling stations; The charging infrastructure for ZEVs of national motorway network is to be created from the rest stops along highways.
The E.U's Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation provides specific deployment targets that must be met in 2025 or 2030, including: charging stations for ZE-MHDVs be deployed every 60km with a minimum output of 350kW along the TEN-T core network, and every 100km across the larger TEN-T comprehensive network between 2025-2030. AFIR also stipulates that hydrogen refueling stations for cars and trucks be deployed in all urban nodes by 2030 onwards and every 200km along the TEN-T network.
Innovative Policy
Swissenergy and its partners offer driver training courses that teach energy-efficient driving. The 'Offsetting CO2 emissions' newsletter informs project sponsors, inspection bodies, companies subject to offsetting requirements and other stakeholders about important developments, decisions, innovations and publications relating to the topic of offsetting of Switzerland's carbon emissions. Annual circulation tax are levied by the cantons. The cantons are free to determine the basis for calculating the tax. Some privilege vehicles with emission-free and/or alternative drives.
Tonga
Targets
Tonga is a signatory of the Global MOU.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Tonga still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Tonga still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Tonga still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Tonga still under development at this time.
Türkiye
Targets
Türkiye is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to reach net zero emissions by 2053.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Türkiye still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Incentives for Türkiye still under development at this time.
Infrastructure
Electric vehicles are pivotal in Türkiye’s strategic efforts to combat climate change, fostering technological growth, and bolstering the automotive industry; exemplified by the creation of a support program that will install 1572 high-power DC fast charging units across 46 regions, enhancing the country's power capacity by 180 MW.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Türkiye still under development at this time.
Ukraine
Targets
Ukraine is a signatory of the Global MOU. Ukraine requires to have 20% ZEBs in their fleets by 2025, 40% by 2027 and 80% by 2029, and reach net zero by 2060.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Ukraine still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Ukraine exempt VAT and customs duty from import from 2022/1/1 to 2030/12/31 for EV related equipments and spare parts. Until 2025/12/31, ZEVs in the internal Ukrainian market are exempted from VAT. Until 2035/12/31, companies that exclusively manufacture electric engines, batteries, charging equipment and EVs, as well as of transport that uses gas are exempted from income tax.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy for Ukraine still under development at this time.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Ukraine still under development at this time.
United Kingdom
Targets
The United Kingdom, a signatory of the Global MOU, will phase out the sale of new non-zero emission trucks under 26 tonnes by 2035, with all new trucks to be zero emission by 2040. The UK has legally committed to cutting emissions by 78% by 2035, aiming for net zero by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
The UK has maintained EU regulations for CO2 targets for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs), requiring a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions from new HGVs by 2025 and 30% by 2030 compared to data reported between 2019 and 2020. The UK has also retained the EU regulation mandating OEMs to monitor and report CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of newly registered HDVs. The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) encourages the supply of renewable fuels to deliver reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Vehicle Incentives
United Kingdom support ZETs with subsidies up to £25,000 until 2024/25 financial year. Over £200M to be invested to demonstrate zero-emission HGVs until 2025/26.
Infrastructure
The Welsh and UK Governments are funding public charging installations and developing a zero-emission HGV infrastructure strategy. The UK will work with industry to plan infrastructure rollout. £1.5B is being invested in battery research, £500M in the Automotive Transformation Fund, and more in R&D, alongside developing an Electric Forecourt with solar canopy, DC fast charging, and a user lounge.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for United Kingdom still under development at this time.
United States
Targets
The United States is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Phase 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) standards, effective from model year 2027, impose stricter emission regulations on heavy-duty vehicles and engines to significantly reduce GHG emissions and improve air quality. The rule requires a substantial decrease in CO2 emissions and introduces more rigorous standards for nitrous oxide and methane, targeting reductions of 25% to 30% for new trucks and buses by 2032. These standards cover various operating conditions and ensure emissions remain low throughout the vehicle's operational life, aligning with broader climate goals to mitigate climate change and promote public health.
The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) is a supply side regulation in the state of California that requires manufacturers to sell increasing percentages of ZE-MHDVs in California, starting with 5–9% of sales in 2024 depending on the truck category. The regulation further stipulates manufacturers to sell 30–50% ZE-MHDVs by 2030 and 40–75% by 2035 depending on the vehicle type. the ACT has been adopted by 10 other U.S. states including Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
Vehicle Incentives
In 2022, the U.S. allocated $1B to encourage the purchase of emission-free school buses. An extra $1.66B will be accessible via FTA for clean transit buses until FY22 through the Clean Commercial Vehicles initiative (Section 13403 IRA). This initiative introduces a new tax credit (45W) for qualifying clean commercial vehicles, covering up to 30% of non-combustion vehicle costs, maxing out at $40,000. Point-of-sale voucher funds are available in several states, including California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maryland. FHWA must distribute the NEVI Program Formula Program funds available for each fiscal year through FY 2026 to support each state on building charging stations.
Infrastructure
The INFRA Grants Program awards competitive grants for multimodal freight and highway projects of national or regional significance to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural and urban areas. Funding amount: $8,000,000,000 (total available FY22-FY26); Section 13204 of IRA creates a new credit for the qualified production of clean hydrogen. The base credit amount would be $0.60 per kilogram times the applicable percentage determined by the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions rate achieved in producing clean hydrogen.
Innovative Policy
The U.S. allows zero-emission vehicles to exceed the federal maximum GVW limit by 2,000lbs to account for additional weight of ZE-MHDVs
Uruguay
Targets
Uruguay is a signatory of the Global MOU. Uruguay targets to sale all zero-emission urban buses and medium vehicles by 2035, and all heavy-duty and intercity buses must be zero-emission by 2045, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Vehicle Regulations
Regulations for Uruguay still under development at this time.
Vehicle Incentives
Uruguay covers the prices gap between EVs and ICE vehicles with subsidy and offer tax deduction when companies invest Evs. 0% import tax for EVs and related technologies. Freight EVs are lent for free for a month for delivery companies.
Infrastructure
Uruguay installed a charging point every 50km on the motorway system. Uruguay reduced electricity rates for ZEVs during valley demand of the day.
Innovative Policy
Innovative policy for Uruguay still under development at this time.
Wales
Targets
Wales is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to be net zero by 2050, and has set ambitious climate targets, including a 63% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The Welsh Government plans to transition the entire Traws Cymru bus fleet to zero tailpipe emissions by 2026, replacing the most polluting 50% of service buses by 2028 and the remaining fleet by 2035.
Vehicle Regulations
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Vehicle Incentives
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Infrastructure
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Innovative Policy
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Included is a selection of countries that have signed the MoU as well as countries that have a large freight and transportation demand. Additional nations will be added over time. The five key areas that have been identified as the most critical to moving a region towards more rapid decarbonization of MHDV are: government targets, government regulations, vehicle incentives, infrastructure incentives, and broadly, innovative policy.