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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Targets Maximum Limited None Est’d/ Unclear Vehicle Regulations Vehicle Incentives Infrastructure Innovative Policy Targets Country has established targets for ZE-MHDVs that are consistent with the MOU targets (e.g., 30% of sales of new MHDVs being zero emissions by 2030, and 100% by 2040). Vehicle Regulations Country has adopted regulatory sales requirements for ZE-MHDVs nationwide, or Euro VII-equivalent emission standards for MHDVs, or GHG/fuel efficiency/ consumption standards for MHDVs with sufficient stringency to accelerate ZE-MHDV sales and meet MOU targets. Vehicle Incentives Country has nationwide and multi-year financial incentives for ZE-MHDVs. Infrastructure Country has nationwide and multi-year investment program for ZE-MHDV infrastructure. Innovative Policy Country has adopted robust and innovative policies for ZE-MHDVs not captured under the other categories. Targets Country has established targets for ZE-MHDVs (but that are less ambitious than the MOU targets), or country has established ambitious transportation emissions targets, or country has established net-zero carbon targets by 2050. Vehicle Regulations Country has adopted regulatory sales requirements for ZE-MHDVs at the regional level, or nationwide GHG/fuel efficiency/consumption standards for MHDVs, or nationwide low-carbon fuel standards. Vehicle Incentives Country has multi-year financial incentives for ZE-MHDVs at the regional level, or other beneficial financial policy that reduces bthe cost of ZE-MHDVs Infrastructure Country has multi-year investment program for ZE-MHDV infrastructure at the regional level, or a robust national roadmap for ZE-MHDV infrastructure planning and funding. Innovative Policy Country has officially proposed robust and innovative policies for ZE-MHDVs not captured under the other categories, or developed a robust national roadmap for ZE-MHDVs. None Established / Unclear None established or unclear.

Aruba

Targets

Aruba is a signatory of the Global MOU; Aruba aims to cut emissions by 45% compared to 2010 levels by 2030, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Aruba has plans to introduce emission controls for gasoline/diesel buses in public transportation and introduce electric or gas-driven buses in public transportation.

Vehicle Regulations

Regulations for Aruba still under development at this time.

Vehicle Incentives

Incentives for Aruba still under development at this time.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure for Aruba still under development at this time.

Innovative Policy

Aruba has set an electrical mobility plan to provide five phases strategies and solutions of developing zero-emission vehicles including cars, vans, trucks, buses, etc.

Austria

Targets

Austria is a signatory of the Global MOU; Austria aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. In 2023 the Minsitry for Climate Action presented the Masterplan Freight Transport, with specific new registration targets for ZE N3 vehicles (10% 2025, 60% 2030 and 100% 2035).

Vehicle Regulations

Austria has adopted carbon pricing of €30/tonne in 2022, which increases to €55/tonne in 2025. Austria 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

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 till 2026. 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

Austria provides subsidies for infrastructure projects up to €30,000.

Innovative Policy

Austria's implementation 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

Belgium 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

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).

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. 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.

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.

Croatia

Targets

Croatia is a signatory of the Global MOU; Under the gradual transition scenario, the Croatia's emissions are reduced by 33.5% by 2030 and 56.8% by 2050.

Vehicle Regulations

Croatia 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

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

Infrastructure for Croatia still under development at this time.

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 Aruba still under development at this time.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure 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

Denmark 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

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.

Innovative Policy

Innovative policy for Denmark still under development at this time.

Dominican Republic

Targets

Dominican Republic is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050; Dominican Republic targets for 30% of the bus fleet to be electric by 2030, and 100% by 2050.

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.

European Union

Targets

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

EU CO2 regulation for heavy-duty vehicles requires that, between 2025 and 2029, emissions from new trucks will decrease by an average of 15% compared to the 2019 emission levels. From 2030, CO2 emissions from new trucks are required to decrease by an average of 30%. New HDV CO2 Standard to be adopted later this year, TBD. EU Clean Vehicles Directive establishes minimum 25% - 40% clean vehicles acquired through public procurement by 2025; and 33% - 65% in 2030 depending on the size of the member country's economy. At least half of the "clean" vehicles must be 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

EU's TEN-T program aims to build infrastructure for trucks and buses on half of main EU roads by 2028; Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) aligns with TEN-T to build recharging and refuelling infrastructure available across the EU.

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

Finland 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

Purchase incentive of €2,000 to €6,000 for electric vans in 2022-2025 and Purchase incentive of €6,000 to €50,000 for electric trucks in 2022-2025. Removal of car tax from fully electric cars and vans.

Infrastructure

Finland will continue and increase support to public distribution infrastructure for transport electricity. In 2022-23, distribution infrastructure support for public charging and gas and hydrogen refueling stations is altogether €35M (target in the roadmap for fossil-free transport: €54M for years 2022-2025).

In 2022-23, charging infrastructure support for housing companies and workplaces is altogether €32.5M (target in the roadmap for fossil-free transport €90M for years 2022-2030).

Innovative Policy

Finland's discretionary government grant support electric heavy-duty vehicles projects including research, development and innovation projects; The potential for emission reductions in combined transport has been assessed and the necessary measures to restart them in Finland are being examined.

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

Germany 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

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.

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.

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 2035; Ireland aims to ahieve net zero by 2050.

Vehicle Regulations

Ireland 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

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

Infrastructure policy for Ireland still under development at this time.

Innovative Policy

Innovative policy for Ireland 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.

Vehicle Regulations

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 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.

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

Luxembourg 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

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

Infrastructure policy for Luxembourg still under development at this time.

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.

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

The Netherlands 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

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.

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

Portugal 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

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

Portugal is developing a charging network to ensure universal access to all EV users.

Innovative Policy

Innovative policy for Portugal 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 incentive in United Kingdom.

Infrastructure

Please see the infrastructure 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

Sweden 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

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.

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

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. Switzerland 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

Switzerland waives import taxes for High Voltage Charging (HVC) of electric vehicles. Emission-free and alternative drives receive tax benefits by Swiss cantons. Following EU principles, Switzerland promotes clean heavy-duty vehicles. Large zero-emission vehicles can operate during Sundays and at night. Swissenergy and partners provide energy-efficient driving training.

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.

Innovative Policy

Swissenergy and its partners offer driver training courses that teach energy-efficient driving.

Turkey

Targets

Turkey is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to reach net zero emissions by 2053.

Vehicle Regulations

Regulations for Turkey still under development at this time.

Vehicle Incentives

Incentives for Turkey still under development at this time.

Infrastructure

Electric vehicles are pivotal in Turkey'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 Turkey 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 is a signatory of the Global MOU; The United Kingdom bans sales of ICE trucks up to 26 tonnes from 2035, and all new trucks sale must be zero emission by 2040; The UK aims to reduce 78% of emissions by 2035 based on 1990 level and achieve carbon neutrality 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 UK will work with industry stakeholders to develop a plan for ZEHDVs infrastructure rollout and the role of the public and private sectors to achieve this; The UK government invests £1.5B in battery research, £500M in Automotive Transformation Fund, and much more in other R&D.

Innovative Policy

Innovative policy for United Kingdom still under development at this time.

United States

Targets

United States is a signatory of the Global MOU and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Vehicle Regulations

Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the GHG emissions Phase III for heavy-duty vehicles in model year 2027 and set new standards to reduce emissions for model years from 2027 to 2032; California Air Resources Board (CARB) established rule to reduce 90% of the NOx emissions by 2027.

Vehicle Incentives

In 2022, the U.S. will allocate $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 2030.

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 2030.

Vehicle Regulations

Please see the regulations in United Kingdom.

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.


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.