Battery swapping in trucking
What is it? And what is its potential? We asked Trailer Dynamics.The trucking industry operates a wide range of vehicles that carry all types of goods over various distances, from busy urban centres to...
View ArticleHistoric 320M euros on the table in new truck parking open funding call
The European Commission has committed EUR 320 million to develop secure truck parking areas across the EU. IRU’s persistent advocacy has played a critical role in securing this landmark budget under...
View ArticleIRU and FIA launch COP29 eco-training programme for 5,000 drivers
IRU and FIA will run eco-driving awareness sessions for 5,000 public bus and taxi drivers in Baku ahead of COP29 to help reduce CO₂ emissions during the world’s biggest climate conference. IRU and the...
View ArticleThe EU must re-prioritise local and regional public transport
IRU and partners have called on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to revive the EU’s focus on the fundamental role of public transport.In a letter sent to MEPs yesterday, IRU – together with...
View ArticleIRU outlines road transport innovation at PROLOG conference in Estonia
At the 2024 PROLOG International Supply Chain Conference today, IRU’s President detailed the transformative changes ahead in road transport.Addressing a gathering of industry experts, policymakers and...
View ArticleAdvancing zero-emission vehicles: Insights from ZEFES
Partners and stakeholders of ZEFES – an EU-funded project testing electric and hydrogen long-haul trucks, with IRU playing a key role – came together for the second annual symposium to discuss key...
View ArticleAlternative versus traditional truck powertrains in the EU
Which truck powertrain has the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO)? Which one reduces CO₂ emissions the most? And what determines the TCO? We did the analysis in our latest Intelligence Briefing.IRU’s...
View ArticleEurope road freight rates Q3: Contract rates flat as spot rates fall
The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index has found that Q3 rates remained flat in the contract index quarter on quarter (q-o-q). In contrast, the spot rate index fell by 4.4 points q-o-q.
View ArticleEU must act now on driver shortages to safeguard public transport
IRU, together with two other major transport organisations, has called on EU lawmakers to back critical measures and ensure that EU public transport services remain sustainable and accessible amid a...
View ArticleIRU, world road transport organisation, elects new leadership for 2025-27
The General Assembly of IRU, the world road transport organisation, has unanimously re-elected Radu Dinescu as President along with new vice presidents and a new Presidential Executive.
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