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France, Sweden Likely to Delay New EU Truck Rules
France and Sweden appear likely to succeed in delaying for 10 years new EU design standards for commercial trucks, the Financial Times says.
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France and Sweden appear likely to succeed in delaying for 10 years new EU design standards for commercial trucks, the Financial Times says.
The newspaper cites unspecified documents that indicate the rule will be delayed until 2025. It attributes the extension to intense lobbying by France and Sweden to protect Renault Trucks and Volvo Truck, respectively.
Proponents of quick implementation say the law will allow more aerodynamic and fuel-efficient cab designs. They also believe the rule could drive down truck prices by encouraging competition from U.S. manufacturers.
Volvo Truck says it supports the rule change. But it wants the timing to match the truck industry's lengthy 10-15-year product design cycle.
A major change in the new standard would allow American-style cabs with hoods in front, according to the FT. Current EU rules mandate a more compact but flatter and less aerodynamic cab-over-engine design.
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