Heavy vehicles in Italy: the implementation of the AFIR Regulation

The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), approved by the European Union as part of the “Fit for 55” package, represents a milestone in the transition to sustainable mobility by imposing mandatory requirements for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, with a focus on heavy-duty vehicles. The goal of the regulation is to ensure coverage of charging stations on all major European roads, improving accessibility and efficiency for electric trucks and buses. In Italy, implementation of the AFIR Regulation requires the planning and development of a national high-power charging infrastructure along major TEN-T routes. 

Achieving these goals requires significant investment in the infrastructure network on highways and logistics corridors, which are crucial for commercial traffic and will need to ensure accessibility, safety, and integration with existing energy infrastructure. Identification of such areas across the country and coordination between public authorities and private operators will be essential to meet the timelines and targets set by AFIR.