Brazil Joins Global Agreement That Changes the Future of Trucks and Excludes Biofuels Until 2040

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Published on 13/11/2025 at 16:59

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Brazil Commits to Global Efforts and Prioritizes Zero-Emission Technologies for Heavy Vehicles

The Ministry of Transportation confirmed, on November 12, 2025, its adherence to the international agreement Drive to Zero.
The agreement involves 42 countries.
It establishes a joint strategy to eliminate the sale of trucks and buses powered by fossil fuels by 2040.
The document was signed during COP30 in Belém.
The information is recorded in the records of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change 2025.
Below, see the details structured precisely with continuous transitions.

International Agreement Prioritizes Electrification and Hydrogen, While Excluding Biofuels

The agreement stipulates that only electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles are valid alternatives to replace fossil fuel-powered models.
Furthermore, the memorandum excludes vehicles that use biofuels, such as ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas.
This exclusion occurs because the criterion only considers direct emissions during vehicle use.
The Ministry of Transportation stated that the Drive to Zero coalition is led by Colombia.
The coalition uses a methodology that evaluates only emissions emitted during operation.
This criterion directly impacts the inclusion of biofuels in the agreement.

2030 and 2040 Targets Define the National Timeline

The document defines specific targets.
Thirty percent of medium and heavy vehicle sales in Brazil must be zero-emission by 2030.
The target must reach 100% by 2040.
These targets were presented during COP30 in 2025.
The technical and diplomatic participation of the Brazilian government was officially recorded.

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Brazilian Commitment Follows International Guidelines of the Group

After signing, Brazil must follow the coalition’s technological guidelines.
The guidelines prioritize solutions based on electrification and green hydrogen.
The technologies will be applied in the transport of cargo and passengers.
The Ministry of Transportation reinforced this guideline in an official note dated November 12, 2025.
The government asserts that international alignment provides regulatory predictability to the sector.

Decision Contrasts with Recent Proposal from President Lula

The decision differs from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s stance.
In the week prior to COP30, the president advocated a proposal to quadruple global production of sustainable fuels by 2035, including Brazilian biofuels.
This proposal was recorded at the 2025 Climate Summit and is, therefore, in the official records of the Presidency.
Thus, the divergence exposes technical differences regarding the measurement of emissions and the classification of energy sources.

Exclusion of Biofuels Follows Methodological Criteria of the Life Cycle

Initially, the coalition stated that biofuels do not fall into the category of clean energy.
Moreover, the group emphasized that the classification depends on a full life cycle assessment, including carbon absorption by crops.
However, the Drive to Zero method does not utilize this analysis.
Therefore, the category automatically falls outside the scope of the agreement.
Subsequently, Colombia presented this methodology during COP30.

Impacts on Brazilian Agribusiness

Nevertheless, biofuels remain strategic for Brazilian agribusiness.
Additionally, the agenda involves opportunities for exporting ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas.
Consequently, the sector is monitoring the regulatory developments following COP30.
Thus, the topic remains a priority for producers and exporters.

Brazil Joins Global Agreement That Changes the Future of Trucks and Excludes Biofuels Until 2040

Brazil Commits to Global Efforts and Prioritizes Zero-Emission Technologies for Heavy Vehicles

International Agreement Prioritizes Electrification and Hydrogen, While Excluding Biofuels

2030 and 2040 Targets Define the National Timeline

Brazilian Commitment Follows International Guidelines of the Group

Decision Contrasts with Recent Proposal from President Lula

Exclusion of Biofuels Follows Methodological Criteria of the Life Cycle

Impacts on Brazilian Agribusiness

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