Decarbonisation of road freight is a key policy objective in the European Union (EU). As such, the transport sector finds itself under mounting pressure to transition towards more sustainable practices. Within this sector, the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), such as battery electric trucks (BETs), represents a major step toward achieving cleaner and more efficient logistics operations. However, the transition to electric trucking faces significant infrastructure gaps. What is being done to accelerate the rollout of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe? BEV Technology Sets the Stage / Despite improvements in the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) over the past decade, there has not been a reduction in total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conventional diesel trucks. This is primarily due to the rise in demand for road freight transport, which has outpaced the efficiency gains achieved. As an alternative, zero emission trucks (ZETs) have gained substantial momentum in recent years across the EU. Their uptake has increased significantly from approximately 100 registrations in 2017 to over 1,600 in 2022, according to a report for the European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA). (....)