Speakers
Freight transport accounted for ca. 40% of global transport emissions and the biggest driver of emissions growth in the sector. In China, the adoption of electric trucks is gaining momentums. By 2024, zero-emission heavy-duty trucks (above 12t) represented about 14% of new heavy-duty truck sales (The ICCT, 2025). However, barriers continue to hinder their broader uptake, like high upfront costs, patchy charging network, limited ranges, and others. In Germany, while similar concerns persist, policies such as exemption from road toll and concrete plans for charging network expansion are incentivising electric trucks.
This session will provide a snapshot of e-truck developments in China and Germany and a discussion with experts from other countries and participants on how to accelerate the deployment of electric trucks across different segments.
