Context of the QuestionnaireThis questionnaire is part of a study conducted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) on behalf of the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). The study aims to gather evidence and provide analysis to develop a technology readiness and research and innovation gap analysis report dedicated to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-HDVs).The EU has set ambitious CO₂ emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles (Regulation (EU) 2024/1610): 

• 45% by 1 January 2030
• 65% by 1 January 2035
• 90% by 1 January 2040

Additionally, 90% of new urban buses in the EU must be zero-emission by 2030, and all of them by 2035.ZE-HDVs are critical to achieving these goals. Advancing vehicle and infrastructure technology through research and innovation is essential for their widespread adoption. This report will: 

• Provide an overview of the state-of-the-art ZE-HDVs and associated infrastructure.
• Identify gaps and priorities for research and innovation.
• The results will guide future EU research and innovation programmes.

Definitions 

• Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs): Medium lorries (5–7.4t), heavy lorries (>7.4t, >16t tractors with trailers or semi-trailers, >16t rigid trucks), coaches, and buses (>7.5t) included in the CO₂ emission standards.
• Zero-Emission HDVs: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCEVs), and Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (H₂-ICEVs).

Objective of the QuestionnaireThis questionnaire collects information to support the technology readiness report by providing insights into: 

• Technology enablers for deploying ZE-HDVs.
• Current readiness of vehicle and infrastructure technologies.
• Research and innovation priorities or gaps.

How Will the Data Be Used?Your responses will be anonymised and aggregated by stakeholder type (e.g., OEMs, researchers). Findings will form a critical input to the technology readiness report and support EU research and innovation efforts.Who Should Complete the Survey?Target respondents include: 

• Deployment and Operations Stakeholders: Transport operators (freight and passenger), infrastructure and energy providers, sector associations.
• Technology Development Stakeholders: OEMs, part suppliers, technology providers, researchers, and academia.
• Strategic Consultants: European technology platforms, NGOs.

We would like to receive one participation per organisation. Survey StructureThe questionnaire consists of 4 sections: 

1. About You
2. Your Involvement in ZE-HDVs and European Research and Innovation
3. Enabling Conditions for Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Road Transport
4. Technology Readiness, Barriers, and Future R&I Needs
   1. Assessment by Use Case
   2. Assessment by Technology Component

Important Notes 

• Deadline: You have until 19 January 2025 to complete the survey.
• Languages: Please complete the survey in English if possible. Open-question responses in any official EU language will be translated if necessary.
• Free-text questions: You are welcome to share links to pages or documents that provide further information. You can also expand the text box to accommodate longer responses as needed.
• Submission: The survey will be submitted when you click "Submit" in the last page of this questionnaire.
• Privacy: By submitting your responses, you acknowledge and agree to the privacy statement, which can be downloaded from the "Background Documents" section on the right of the screen. Responses will be handled confidentially and in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have questions about the survey or the study, please contact the TRIMIS project at eu-trimis@ec.europa.eu.Thank YouThank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your feedback is highly valued and will contribute to advancing the future of zero-emission heavy-duty transport in Europe.

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ZE-HDV_research_innovation_survey