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Prerequisites for change
The technology is ready. Now we need our policy makers to step up, delivering the changes the industry cannot achieve by itself.
Scania is ready for the shift. The products, services and solutions are here. The partnerships and investments are in place. The challenge is no longer the technology, but in ensuring the conditions and incentives that make fossil-free transport the natural choice for customers.
Creating these conditions calls for political courage, clarity and leadership. That is why we are urging governments and policymakers to match our ambition with decisive action.
We are calling on policymakers to do what is necessary to make sustainable alternatives price competitive with fossil fuels, and to accelerate the transition at scale.
Electric trucks cost more to buy today, even though they are cheaper to run. Policymakers should level the playing field by offering financial incentives, lower road tolls, or minimum tax levels for fossil free fuels. Fossil-fuel subsidies should be phased out and renewable energy pricing made more predictable, so operators can plan investments confidently.
Customers will only bet on electric transport if they know that charging is not an issue. That is why governments need to support the rapid build-out of charging stations for heavy trucks, allowing reliable access to fast charging not only along the highways but also in depots or at logistic hubs. At the same time, we need to see major investments in grid capacity, ensuring the power need of electric trucks. Equally critical is the development of supporting infrastructure for renewable fuels.
Policymakers should provide longterm, predictable policies so customers can invest in zero-emission fleets and renewable fuels solutions with confidence. That includes using carbon pricing effectively to make fossil fuels less competitive and clean options more attractive. It also means ensuring that transport regulations – for example, rules of payload limits – do not penalise electric transport unfairly.
In 2025, Scania CEO Christian Levin joined the Automotive Strategic Dialogue with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the policies needed to support the transition to zero-emissions transport in Europe and the competitiveness of European automotive industry. Christian spoke on behalf of the European heavy transport industry, in his role as chair of the Commercial Vehicle Board of European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in addition to his role as CEO of Scania and TRATON Group.
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