- Advertisement -
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Home News Fleet Truck-makers ‘call for cooperation among global transport regulators’

Truck-makers ‘call for cooperation among global transport regulators’

The world’s top manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks and engines have called for closer cooperation among European, Japanese and North American regulators to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption associated with road transport.

Meeting in Brussels, the chief executives of over 10 global truck and engine manufacturers discussed key issues facing the industry, including fuel efficiency improvements, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, safety, diesel fuel specifications, and issues related to heavy-duty engine and vehicle regulation and certification.

The industry leaders also explored the potential of intelligent transport systems (ITS) to further reduce emissions and improve road transport, according to a statement by the European Automobiles Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).

Chaired by Martin Lundstedt, chairman of the ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board and president and CEO of Volvo Group, this was the chief executives’ 13th meeting to discuss global issues facing commercial vehicle manufacturers.

“Heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers are making clear progress in exhaust emission reductions and fuel efficiency improvements with sustained efforts. Accelerating efforts aimed at harmonisation of test procedures and standards are needed to further advance the global objective of greenhouse gas reductions,” Lundstedt said.

A key issue raised at the gathering was the global harmonisation of diesel fuel specifications and regulations, the ACEA said. Also discussed was a proposal for the introduction of globally consistent fuel efficiency measurement metrics and test procedures for heavy-duty vehicles.

“Trans-national/trans-regional cooperative efforts between industry and governments toward global harmonisation can serve to promote improvements for customers and the global environment,” the ACEA said.

Besides manufacturers, delegates of the ACEA, the US-based Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), and the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) were also present at the meeting.

- Advertisement -
Jerusha Sequeirahttp://www.meconstructionnews.com
Jerusha Sequeira is a reporter contributing to Big Project ME and Truck & Fleet ME magazines. She writes news and features on topics across the construction, machinery and commercial vehicles industries in the UAE and wider Middle East and contributes to the digital platform daily. She graduated from the American University of Sharjah in 2014 with a BA in Mass Communication/Journalism. Jerusha has previously interned with the local daily Gulf News, and has worked with on-campus publications at AUS.
- Advertisement -

Most Popular

HEAT Show 2024: Al-Kifah strikes 100 unit ready mix truck deal

XCMG has continued its impressive week at the HEAT Show with a major deal to supply 100 units to Al Kifah, one of the...

PlusX Electric advocates for sustainable charging solutions for EVs

Dubai-based PlusX Electric is advocating for the use of ‘more eco-friendly, non-super-fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV)’, stating that there are substantial environmental benefits...

AJEX Logistics Services set to expand with new facility at Bahrain Cargo Village

AJEX Logistics Services (AJEX), a prominent express distribution and shipping solutions provider in the Middle East, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with...

HEAT Show 2024: Action-packed HEAT Show opens in Dammam

The HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK (HEAT) SHOW has officially opened its doors at the Dharan Expo, bringing together key players in the heavy equipment...

Related News

HEAT Show 2024: Al-Kifah strikes 100 unit ready mix truck deal

XCMG has continued its impressive week at the HEAT Show with a major deal to supply 100 units to Al Kifah, one of the...

PlusX Electric advocates for sustainable charging solutions for EVs

Dubai-based PlusX Electric is advocating for the use of ‘more eco-friendly, non-super-fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV)’, stating that there are substantial environmental benefits...

AJEX Logistics Services set to expand with new facility at Bahrain Cargo Village

AJEX Logistics Services (AJEX), a prominent express distribution and shipping solutions provider in the Middle East, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with...

HEAT Show 2024: Action-packed HEAT Show opens in Dammam

The HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK (HEAT) SHOW has officially opened its doors at the Dharan Expo, bringing together key players in the heavy equipment...

HEAT Show 2024: Tata Motors launches first AMT Truck in Saudi Arabia: Prima 4440.S

Tata Motors has unveiled its first-ever Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) truck, the Prima 4440.S AMT, in Saudi Arabia. Based on the brand’s flagship Prima platform,...

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here