European Union Close to Phaseout of Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks
BRUSSELS, Belgium, January 18, 2024 (ENS) - European lawmakers today agreed on emission targets for the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) from heavy-duty vehicles that will phase out almost all sales of new diesel trucks by 2040. After passenger cars, heavy-duty vehicles are the second biggest transport polluter in Europe. %environment_news_service% news environment latest on forests, oceans, climate, wildlife, fisheries, transportation, business