1. IRU: Launch of Report on
Commercial Vehicle of the Future
Brussels
14 February 2017
ACEA comments
Manfred Schuckert

2. General comments
An integrated approach is key to reduce CO2 from road freight transport.
A regulatory framework allowing for innovation in road freight transport is necessary
Sound statistics and data are crucial for deciding future policy actions – transport growth, CO2, safety
The cost-effectiveness of measures must be considered
Technology neutrality must prevail

3. Propulsion systems and energy carriers
The room and benefits of electricity are over emphasised
Fuel cells with hydrogen have not been properly addressed in the report
Conventional fuels should be improved within their specifications by blending with renewable components

4. Vehicle design
Aerodynamics is an issue of complete vehicle combinations – not only front of truck
Importance of active safety systems should be more emphasised
Improved safety does not necessarily go through longer cabs

5. logistics
Longer and heavier vehicles (LHV): these also have potential for regional delivery
LHV do not lead to reverse modal shift – as shown during trials
Cost of fuels differs throughout Europe – increase of fuel tank capacity and increase of service weight of vehicle with negative effect on fuel consumption

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