Truckmaker Lobbying Against Decarbonization Policies Jeopardizes Global MOU Goals

An InfluenceMap Data Sheet

September 2026

This data sheet highlights automotive industry opposition to regulations that promote zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-MHDVs). This is a tool to inform participants convening to reaffirm the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles about potential obstacles to achieving the MOU's goal of 100% zero-emission vehicle sales for the sector by 2040.

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