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Theme & topic descriptions
| A | Decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Transport | Strategies and technologies for reducing CO2 emissions in heavy-duty vehicles, including the development of zero-emission vehicles, renewable fuels, and the importance of a comprehensive emissions assessment. |
| 1 | Comprehensive Emissions Assessment | Advocacy for a holistic approach to emissions evaluation that includes all stages of the fuel lifecycle, rather than focusing solely on tailpipe emissions. |
| 2 | Long-term Decarbonization Strategies | The importance of renewable and low carbon fuels in achieving long-term decarbonization goals for heavy-duty vehicles. |
| 3 | Electrification of freight transport | Support for the electrification of road freight as a cost-effective method for decarbonisation and the importance of CO2 standards in driving this transition. |
| 4 | Technical Solutions for Emission Reduction | The need for technical solutions and compliance monitoring to ensure effective emission reductions in heavy-duty vehicles. |
| 5 | Calculation of CO2 Reference Values | Concerns regarding the methodology for calculating CO2 reference values for manufacturers, particularly in relation to the diversity of propulsion technologies in heavy-duty vehicles. |
| 6 | Alternative fuels and energy sources | Exploration of alternative fuels like synthetic fuels and e-fuels as solutions for reducing CO2 emissions in heavy-duty vehicles. |
| 7 | Common Framework for GHG Emissions | The need for a transparent and unified European methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. |
| 8 | Well-to-Wheel Emissions Assessment | The importance of assessing emissions on a well-to-wheel basis to accurately evaluate the climate impact of different fuel and technology combinations. |
| 9 | Zero-emission vehicle regulations | Proposals for CO2 reduction targets and mandates for zero-emission vehicles in heavy-duty transport. |
| 10 | Technology Neutrality in Decarbonization | The importance of allowing various technologies to contribute to the decarbonization of the transport sector. |
| 11 | Renewable Fuels | The role of renewable fuels in achieving CO2 reduction targets in the transportation sector. |
| 12 | Zero Emission Vehicles | Support for the transition to zero emission vehicles and the importance of regulatory frameworks. |
| 13 | CO2 Emission Standards | The need for revising CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles to align with climate goals. |
| 14 | Infrastructure Development for Zero Emission Vehi… | The need for robust charging and refueling infrastructure to support the transition to zero emission vehicles in the heavy-duty transport sector. |
| 15 | Retrofitting Solutions | The potential for retrofitting existing heavy-duty vehicles to meet new emissions standards and improve sustainability. |
| 16 | Public Transport and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | The importance of including public transport vehicles, such as buses, in the regulatory framework for emissions reduction and the transition to zero-emission technologies. |
| 17 | Transport Efficiency Assessment | Evaluation of transport efficiency by including the load carrier in emissions calculations for heavy-duty vehicles. |
| 18 | Regulatory Framework for Renewable Fuels | The necessity for a global regulatory framework to support the production and use of renewable fuels in various transportation sectors. |
| B | Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure and Mod… | The importance of developing infrastructure for sustainable transportation, such as charging stations for electric vehicles, and promoting a modal shift from road to more efficient transport methods like rail. |
| 19 | Charging Infrastructure | The importance of developing sufficient charging infrastructure for electric vehicles to support their adoption. |
| 20 | Transport Modal Shift | Encouraging a shift from road to rail transport to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. |
| 21 | Sustainable transportation methods | Discussion on reducing emissions through various transportation methods, including rail and road, and the need for emission compensation. |
| C | Impact and Support for Transportation Regulation | The effects of EU transportation regulations on user sentiment, consumer costs, and small enterprises, and the need for support mechanisms during the transition to lower-emission technologies. |
| 22 | Impact of regulations on consumers | Concerns about how new regulations may lead to increased costs for consumers and potential negative impacts on businesses. |
| 23 | User Sentiment Towards EU Regulations | General dissatisfaction with EU measures and regulations regarding transportation. |
| 24 | Support for Small Enterprises in Transition | The importance of providing direct incentives and support to small and micro enterprises to facilitate their transition to lower-emission vehicles and technologies. |
| D | Hydrogen and Alternative Energy in Transport | The role of hydrogen technology and alternative energy sources, including Power-to-X, in decarbonizing transport and the necessity for industry development and regulatory support. |
| 25 | Alternative fuel industry development | Discussion on the need for the EU to encourage the growth of the alternative fuel industry to achieve clean air goals and job creation. |
| 26 | Hydrogen Technology in Transport | The role of hydrogen and Power-to-X technologies in decarbonizing heavy-duty road transport. |