DAF embraces CO₂ declaration

From January 2019, European regulation requires all new 4x2 and 6x2 heavy duty Euro 6 trucks (16 tonne +) 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. As this concerns a standardised and certified procedure, 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.

Industry-leading fuel consumption
“We are totally committed to protecting our planet and our future generations. Therefore we need to continue our efforts to make our future trucks even cleaner”, commented Richard Zink, member of the Board of Management and responsible for Marketing & Sales. “CO₂ emission is directly linked to fuel consumption, which is one of the most important considerations when purchasing 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) – which doesn’t  conflict with food production and results in up to 80% lower CO₂ emissions – , are allowed to be used for the latest DAF trucks, without any impact on maintenance.

Intelligent TOPEC configuration tool
“With our intelligent DAF TOPEC vehicle configuration tool we are already able to deliver dedicated fuel consumption values for the customer’s specific truck, including specific semi-trailer or bodywork and even route”, added Richard 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.”