Emoss response to NOS article

Ingrid Bastiaansen
Jan 27
2 min read

"Electric trucks popular among transport companies, subsidy fund empty within a day."

The NOS article highlights what we at Emoss experience every day: the transition to zero‑emission transport is no longer a vision for the future, but an urgent necessity. The tremendous interest in the AanZET subsidy demonstrates that transport operators want and need to become more sustainable, especially with the upcoming truck charge taking effect on July 1.

Electrification requires more than just buying new vehicles

At Emoss, we see that the public debate often focuses on the purchase of new electric trucks. That’s understandable, but it is not always the fastest, most cost‑efficient or most circular route. Retrofit — electrifying existing trucks — is a proven and scalable solution to accelerate the sustainability of the vehicle fleet.

By converting existing vehicles to fully electric:

The vehicle remains optimally aligned with its operational deployment
The CO₂ footprint is significantly lower than with complete new manufacturing
Companies can respond more quickly to laws and regulations
Capital destruction is prevented

Emoss: Dutch pioneer in e‑mobility

Emoss is a truly Dutch technology company and has been a pioneer for over 20 years in fully electric and hybrid drivetrains for both on‑ and off‑road applications.

Our solutions are used in logistics, construction, waste collection, ports and industry — precisely the sectors now most heavily impacted by emission and cost measures.

Zero-emission total solution

At Emoss, we don’t deliver loose components, but a zero‑emission total solution. We guide the entire electrification process: component selection, system design and integration, testing and validation, safeguarding functional safety and cybersecurity. This enables us to fully relieve our customers and shorten the time‑to‑market for zero‑emission transport.

Circularity as a strategic advantage

In a market where subsidy funds are quickly depleted and grid congestion is increasing, circularity becomes a decisive competitive advantage. Retrofit enables transport companies to:

Become more sustainable faster than with new builds
Spread investments more effectively
Be prepared for stricter regulations and levies
Operate future‑proof without relying on limited subsidy rounds

Call to action

The enormous demand for subsidies confirms that the sector is ready for change. Now is the time to look beyond new manufacturing alone and to make use of all available solutions to ensure the energy transition becomes feasible, affordable and scalable.