China Aims for New-Energy Heavy Trucks to Reach 40% of Sales by 2030

China has set a target for new-energy heavy-duty trucks to reach 40% of new heavy-truck sales by 2030, as Beijing steps up efforts to decarbonize the transport sector.

The shift is central to China’s broader push to reduce carbon emissions and tackle severe air pollution in industrial regions. Heavy-duty trucks account for a disproportionate share of transport-related emissions, despite making up a relatively small portion of the vehicle fleet.