New buses must be zero-emission for EU cities by 2030

The European Commission has proposed new legislation for the rapid phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles, including plans to make all new city buses zero-emission by 2030.

In line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and REPowerEU, the Commission will also set targets for heavy-duty vehicles – including trucks and long-distance buses – to reduce emissions by 90 percent by 2040.

Commenting on the plans, EU Commission Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, said that all parts of the transport sector have to actively contribute to reach the climate and zero pollution goals that the EU has.

“With today’s proposal, we are making sure that new trucks are becom...