ECTA - zero EMISSIONS knowledge PLATFORM
This ECTA Platform provides documents, references and relevant information regarding the goal of a Zero Emissions Transport Industry. The aim is to provide and exchange knowledge relevant for Logistic Companies to work towards the emissions targets of 2030 and 2050.
The Platform is an initiative of ECTA and its Members of the Chemical Logistics Industry with the goal of providing articles, documents, references, relevant data, legislative frameworks, case studies and much more. The Platform idea is formed under the umbrella of ECTA’s Responsible Care program.
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Latest Entries

Green hydrogen: Energizing the path to net zero (Deloitte report)
Read in the latest Deloitte’s 2023 global green hydrogen outlook about Green hydrogen and its energizing path to net zero. The Source: Green hydrogen: Energizing the path

BMDV promotes the development of fast charging infrastructure for companies’ cars and trucks
(GERMAN ARTICLE) BMDV (Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr in Germany) published a press release about its latest funding program to help companies to install fast

ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR TRUCKS: A GUIDE TO THE PROS AND CONS (VOLVO)
Have a look at VOLVO´s Guide on the pros and cons of alternative fuels for trucks. Source: Alternative-fuels-for-trucks-A-guide-to-the-pros-and-cons.pdf (volvotrucks.com) View Article download
ecta Knowledge Platform Topics
This section provides articles and press statements regarding applied technology of truck manufacturers.
view topic articlesThis section provides articles and press statements regarding applied technology of fuel technology.
view topic articlesThis section provides articles and studies regarding digital calculation tools.
view topic articlesThis section provides content and methods for Emissions Calculations.
view topic articlesIn this section the Platform provides Studies, Research Outcomes and Science's effort regarding Zero Emissions.
view topic articlesIn this section the Platform provides the legislative framework for the Zero Emission Goal of 2050.
view topic articlesLatest TRUCK Entries

New EU weight limits mean zero-emission trucking is here for the long haul
Read about how increasing weight limits for electric trucks will improve the zero-emission trucking for the long haul. Source: New EU weight limits mean electric

New H2 Quantron Truck
(GERMAN ARTICLE) Quantron released its new H2 Trucks and promises 700km range without any compromise regarding loading weight. Source: Mit Wasserstoff gleiche Nutzlast wie ein

Commercial Vehicle Charging Europe now called Milence
This article talks about the high-performance charging network for heavy trucks and coaches in Europe under the brand name Milence. It provides key information about
Latest CALCULATION METHODS Entries

How to best implement a CO2 Emission Calculation Tool – Webinar Slides
ECTA held its Webinar on the subject of Emission Calculation in March 2023. The introductory presentation is now included in the ECTA Zero Emissions Knowledge

SQAS Assessor accreditation training April 2022 – Presentation
ECTA held its first Webinar on the subject of Emission Calculation on Thursday 9 March 2023. It was very successful with a high number of

Hoyer Case Study: Emission Calculation
ECTA Member Hoyer presents its case study/best practice regarding Emission Calculation. Read now! Source: ECTA RC Workshop Presentation by Hoyer 2022 (Thies Grage) View now Download
Latest Biofuel Entries

BMDV promotes the development of fast charging infrastructure for companies’ cars and trucks
(GERMAN ARTICLE) BMDV (Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr in Germany) published a press release about its latest funding program to help companies to install fast

ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR TRUCKS: A GUIDE TO THE PROS AND CONS (VOLVO)
Have a look at VOLVO´s Guide on the pros and cons of alternative fuels for trucks. Source: Alternative-fuels-for-trucks-A-guide-to-the-pros-and-cons.pdf (volvotrucks.com) View Article download

BMW HVO 100 Project
BMW runs currently their HVO 100 project to implement their green transport logistics strategy. Source: BMW saves up to 90 percent CO2 with HVO as
Latest REPORT Entries

Green hydrogen: Energizing the path to net zero (Deloitte report)
Read in the latest Deloitte’s 2023 global green hydrogen outlook about Green hydrogen and its energizing path to net zero. The Source: Green hydrogen: Energizing the path

Hydrogen Decarbonization Pathways
The Hydorgen Council published a study on the life-cycle assessment (LCA) analysis of the supply chain. This report looks at every aspect of it from

The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee published in its Fourth Report of Session 2022–23 an interesting report on the role of hydrogen in
Latest CALCULATION TOOLS Entries

ECO TRANSIT – EMISSION CALCULATOR FOR GREENHOUSE GASES AND EXHAUST EMISSIONS
Eco Transit published an online Emission Calculator for road, rail, air and sea Transport. View Calculator LInk

WHO OWNS THE DATA GENERATED BY YOUR SMART CAR?
The Harvard Journal published a Study of Sylvia Zhang on data collection. The study focuses on the question “Who is the owner of the data
Latest legislation Entries

Call for preserving essential technology options to move logistics chains
Read the call for preserving essential technology options to move logistics chains addressed to the Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal. Source: Call for

EU approves CO2 tax on heating and transport, softened by new social climate fund
There will be a price increase in fuels to reduce the impact of households and to use the income to invest in green solutions. Source: EU

provisional agreement reached on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Find here the Press Release regarding the EU climate action for the provisional agreement on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Source: EU climate action: provisional