As of January 2019, European regulation requires all new 4×2 and 6×2 heavy-duty Euro 6 trucks (16 ton+) to leave the factory with a CO2 emission declaration. Other vehicle configurations will follow in 2020.

Emission declaration values are generated through the uniform Vecto tool, and the new CO2 declaration regulation will allow transport operators to easily compare CO2 emission values from various truck models and even manufacturers before ordering a new truck.

DAF will start publishing certified CO2 declaration figures in last quarter of the year on the order confirmation document, as well as in the quotation phase. This allows the DAF dealer to inform customers upfront what the CO2 values of their future truck will look like. Vecto values are calculated for a standard tractor/trailer combination or vocational truck with regular box body, using standard routes for three kinds of applications and applying certified input data.

“We feel committed to maximally care for our planet and our future generations,” said Richard Zink, who is responsible for marketing and sales. “Therefore we need to continue our efforts to make our trucks even cleaner in future. CO2 emission is directly linked to fuel consumption, which is among the most important drivers at the purchase of a truck. With the launch of the new CF and XF, DAF has achieved an impressive 7% improvement in fuel consumption, thus CO2 emissions, making these trucks into industry leaders.”

In addition to delivering industry-leading trucks and services, DAF is developing alternative and sustainable electric and hybrid powertrains to further reduce vehicle emissions. Alternative fuels, like HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil) – of which the new generations don‘t conflict with food production any more and result in up to 80% lower CO2 emissions – are able to be used for the latest DAF trucks, without any impact on maintenance.

“With our intelligent DAF TOPEC vehicle configuration tool we are already today able to deliver dedicated fuel consumption values for the customer‘s specific truck, including specific semi-trailer or superstructure and even route,” added Zink. “This allows our dealers to specify the best truck for the job and at the same time the most economical and most environmentally-friendly. That is what DAF Transport Efficiency stands for.”