120 years after the emergence of diesel engine technology, two things are clear. Firstly, the heavy-duty diesel ICE will continue to dominate in the trucking sector, particularly in the long-haul segment where its reliability and long-range are essential to keep the modern world running. Secondly, diesel’s days are numbered: the climate crisis is underway, and governments and societies are demanding zero-emission transport. All major truckmakers have committed to electrification projects, and whether by 2035, 2040 or later, zero-emissions solutions will one day dominate the market. In this new special report from Automotive World, our writers explore what opportunities are left in the diesel ICE segment, and what the transition to low and zero-emissions might look like.
In this report:
- Executive summary
- Diesel dominance to continue in heavy-duty sector, but long-term decline likely
- Diesel engine suppliers must move to ensure their futures
- City buses move quickly to ditch diesel
- Heavy duty ICE success reliant on TCO and the right market strategy
- What replaces diesel in the long-haul segment, and when?
- Additive fuels must balance cost efficiency with performance
- Industry pursues incremental gains for diesel engines
‘Special report: Heavy-duty diesel engine technology’ presents insight from:
- Ashok Leyland
- Diesel Technology Forum
- E-Bus Competence Center
- Guidehouse Insights
- Horiba Mira
- Lubrizol
- McKinsey
- Shell
- Solaris
- Transport & Environment
