Looking beyond quarterly sales
Manufacturers headquartered in the EU-27 have historically been the dominant suppliers of conventional diesel- and natural gas-powered heavy-duty vehicles to the bloc: Between 2013 and 2023, EU-27-based manufacturers produced 98% of the heavy trucks, 80% of light and medium trucks, and 90% of buses sold. With the rising demand for zero-emission powertrains, this market dynamic is beginning to shift and foreign manufacturers are stepping in to supply increasing numbers of vehicles.
The bus segment has seen the fastest rate of growth in zero-emission vehicles. Zero-emission buses surpassed a 1% share of all…
