Mandatory simulation tool lays groundwork for 2025 heavy-duty carbon dioxide emissions targets

In Europe the first carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions targets for heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses have been introduced with initial targets in 2025 that will be further tightened in 2030. It is now mandatory for new trucks, under certain vehicle categories, to report CO₂ and fuel consumption data to the European Commission via the VECTO simulation tool. As the industry gets to grips with the new processes, Insight reports on the changes ahead, the options OEMs may adopt to avoid the substantial financial penalties applied for non-compliance with the 2025 targets and the ways lubricant technology can support the changes.