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All trucks made in Europe will be fossil fuel free by 2040, after an agreement was reached between manufacturers this week.
In a joint declaration issued by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and the Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), truck makers concluded all heavy commercial vehicles will drop engines powered by conventional fuels (such as diesel) in order to reach carbon-neutrality by 2050.
The European Commission has previously stated its intention for its member states to be carbon neutral by 2050.
The ACEA said the target was achievable if truck were carbon free by 2040, provided an extensive charging and refueling infrastructure was built throughout Europe to support alternative propulsion methods.