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Electrifying heaviest trucks and buses ‘needs Government help to de-risk finance’

19 September 2025

 

Government intervention is needed to de-risk finance for electric trucks and buses to support the achievement of Net Zero says a new report from the International Transport Forum. It recommends comprehensive regulatory frameworks that incentivise the electrification of vehicles for actors across the supply chain and aggressive phase-out requirements for non-electric urban buses as well as financial support mechanisms .

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