# Truck Transport Report Shows Companies Willing to Pay for Electric Transport

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/09/truck-transport-report-companies-will-pay-more-for-electric/
- Published: 2022-09-22T09:56:58-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Well truck transport just got more interesting.  For research company Ipsos has,
on behalf of [Volvo Trucks,](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/09/break-through-volvo-trucks-starts-series-production-of-heavy-electric-trucks/)
interviewed 100 large e-commerce and manufacturing companies. They’ve done so in
eight European countries about their demand for fossil-fuel-free transport in future
procurements.

## They Want Electric

Most of these companies have set targets to reduce their climate footprint. 78% 
of the interviewees say that they are willing to pay more for a transport supplier
with little or no CO2 emissions. Moreover, 85% are prepared to change transport 
suppliers if they don´t meet their requirements.

![Volvo electric truck](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
2022/09/T2022_78894.jpg?resize=420%2C250&quality=52&ssl=1)

The research also shows a clear connection between their future business opportunities
and [fossil](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/06/co2-emissions-carbon-impact-climate-change-visually/)
fuel-free transport options. 60% of companies believe they risk losing customers.
That’s within the next three years if they can’t meet their consumer’s demand for
deliveries with little or zero CO2 emissions.

#### No CO2 Emissions wanted for Truck transport 

“It’s very positive to see this big push for fossil-free truck transport. It means
that we will see a massive shift in the industry in the coming years. We believe
that electrification will be the key [driver toward zero-emission road](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/03/fia-launches-road-safety-pledge-for-drivers/)
transport, and we are proud to already offer fully electric truck alternatives for
most assignments. Going electric means more business opportunities”, says Roger 
Alm, President of [Volvo Trucks](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/05/order-system-for-volvos-heavy-duty-electric-trucks-officially-open/).

Volvo Trucks has set a global target. They’re working towards achieving 50% of all
new [trucks](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/09/volta-zero-electric-trucks-life-cycle-assessment/)
sold to be battery or fuel cell electric by 2030. The [transition to electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/06/caterpillar-bepu-electric-simplifies-the-transition-process/)
is being led by Europe and North America, where targets are even higher. For example,
in Europe, the ambition currently sits at around 70% for all new trucks sold in 
2030.

## **Facts about the survey for truck transport **

 * The survey was conducted in June 2022 and included interviews with 100 professionals
   at the senior level, typically responsible for procurement, logistics, supply
   chain management, and/or [sustainability](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/11/how-important-sustainability-is-to-the-modern-consumer/).
 * The countries included in the survey were: Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain,
   Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway.

[Source](https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/new-report-high-pressure-on-the-transport-industry-to-shift-to-electric/)

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