European truck manufacturers pledge to drop diesel by 2040

All trucks made in Europe will be fossil fuel free by 2040, after an agreement was reached between manufacturers this week. In a joint declaration issued by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and the Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), truck makers concluded all heavy commercial vehicles will drop engines powered by conventional fuels (such as diesel) in order to reach carbon-neutrality by 2050.