I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Leading EU businesses, including DHL, Volvo, and TRATON, are urging EU Transport Ministers to implement toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks to promote clean freight. They emphasize that while trucks make up only 2% of road vehicles, they account for about 25% of transport emissions. The removal of toll costs is seen as a crucial step to reduce the price gap between diesel and electric fleets. This call is part of the push for the swift implementation of the Eurovignette Directive.
Leading EU businesses call EU Transport Ministers to implement toll exemptions to accelerate clean freight
Logistics giants and NGOs, including DHL, Volvo, and TRATON, are asking for the quick implementation of the Eurovignette Directive. While trucks represent only 2% of vehicles on the road, they contribute roughly 25% of transport emissions. Removing toll costs is an effective lever to bridge the price gap between diesel and electric fleets.
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