The SMMT calls for a truck-dedicated charging infrastructure

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The absence of public charging and hydrogen filling points on UK roads for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) is a concern for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The organisation is calling for a government strategy to address this issue, stating that the lack of infrastructure is a barrier to hauliers looking to invest in zero-tailpipe-emission trucks, and risks hindering the UK's decarbonisation plans.

The SMMT is urging the government to provide financial incentives for hauliers who invest in cleaner trucks, as the UK lags behind some European countries in this regard. It notes that only eight of the 20 zero-tailpipe-emission truck models on the market are currently eligible for the Plug-in Truck Grant. Although HGV manufacturers are investing heavily in a range of electric and hydrogen models, they currently make up just one in 600 trucks on UK roads.

According to SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes, the UK has just over a decade before it begins to phase out new diesel trucks. Therefore, a strategy to deliver the world's first decarbonised HGV sector cannot be delayed. He emphasised that a successful transition requires a long-term plan to roll out a dedicated HGV charging and fuelling network across the UK, combined with world-leading incentives to encourage uptake and attract model allocation. This plan will ensure that a greener Britain stays competitive globally while keeping costs down for consumers. Hawes made these comments during the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.

https://www.commercialmotor.com/industry-news/article/SMMT-calls-truck-dedicated-charging-infrastructure-better-financial-incentives-boost-sales-zero-tailpipe-emission-trucks

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