The commercial vehicle industry in Europe faces several challenges, including growing demand for transport, ambitious climate goals, a lack of charging points, reduced pollutant emissions, automation and digitalization, a shortage of skilled drivers, and low operating margins. ACEA's manifesto highlights the importance of trucks, buses, and vans in the industry and provides policy recommendations for the newly-elected Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission. Trucks, with 6.3 million in circulation throughout the EU, carry 76.7% of all freight transported over land, making them the backbone of trade and commerce in Europe.
