JIUTEPEC, MOR.- 90% of the environmental impact of a tire occurs during its use , not at the end of its useful life, explained Juan Pablo Ríos y Valles Boysselle, vice president of B2B Sales for the Central America Region at Michelin , within the framework of the 3rd Meeting on Technology and Sustainable Mobility of the National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) .

Along these lines, he urged a rethinking of the tire procurement strategy beyond cost per kilometer (CPK), as this approach, he said, no longer meets the energy efficiency goals required by new sustainability standards.

Ríos y Valles Boysselle commented that purchasing decisions should currently be guided by a total operating cost model, which also considers the impact on fuel consumption.

In many cases, investing more in tires can translate into greater fuel savings . To achieve this, it’s essential to measure performance using telemetry data, considering factors such as tire pressure, balance, alignment, and rolling resistance.

He also warned about traceability in the final disposal of tires . He explained that, in practice, many fleets receive false recycling certificates and recalled the recent fire at a collection center in Nuevo León, where tires were stored, which resulted in an environmental emergency.

“Brands alone can’t do it. We need a responsible distribution network that guarantees the real recovery of this waste,” said Ríos y Valles Boysselle. He mentioned that Michelin and the National Chamber of the Rubber Industry are already working on an eco-organization to address this challenge.

On the institutional side, Gabriela de la Torre, representative of C40 , detailed the progress of pilot projects such as the first public charging center in Mexico City, part of a joint strategy with companies to promote the electrification of urban freight transport .

“Charging infrastructure is a barrier, but also an opportunity to operate more efficiently. We’re looking to scale this solution throughout the metropolitan area,” said Gabriela de la Torre.

Both speakers agreed that decarbonization cannot be limited to large investments or electric vehicles. From the type of tires to the driver’s rest conditions, there are everyday decisions that can make a difference.

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“I really like the name “sustainable mobility” because it’s already so much so that we named the business “sustainable mobility,” because talking about sustainability is different from talking about sustainability. When we talk about sustainability, it’s something that has to remain in place over time; it involves economic factors and more,” he explained.

Based on figures from the National Inventory of Greenhouse Gas and Compound Emissions , based on 2021 data, Elizalde explained that motor transport contributes 19.5% of total emissions in Mexico. Of that percentage, he explained, 7.8% comes from heavy vehicles , such as trucks and buses, while 11.7% comes from light vehicles, such as private cars.

“ If tomorrow all transportation vehicles—that is, heavy vehicles, buses, trucks, tortons, rabones, tractor-trailers, etc.—become carbon-neutral, we’ll only reduce our emissions by 7.8 percent. It’s important, yes, but it’s also very important to collaborate on light vehicles, to collaborate on other modes of transportation ,” Elizalde added.

Elizalde pointed out that emissions reduction must be addressed comprehensively, acting across the entire value chain. This involves considering everything from vehicle manufacturing to their operation in the delivery and distribution processes.

He added that some manufacturing companies are already developing specific projects along these lines, demonstrating that progress is possible at every stage of the logistics cycle .

He also stressed the importance of diversifying energy sources for transportation, including clean electricity, sustainable biofuels, synthetic fuels, and green hydrogen. While acknowledging that some of these technologies still face technical and, above all, economic challenges, he considered them key elements in moving toward cleaner mobility.

Speaking at the 3rd Meeting on Sustainable Technology and Mobility , organized by the National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP),Elizalde explained that, unlike sectors such as agriculture, where reducing emissions is technically more complex, transportation offers greater opportunities for implementing effective solutions.

He highlighted the potential of technologies such as electromobility , hybrid vehicles, and the use of clean energy, which offer better opportunities to achieve concrete reductions in polluting emissions.

He cited as an example the United States’ 2022 strategic decarbonization plan , which involved several departments—environment, energy, planning, and transportation—to coordinate long-term policies.

“ It’s a great opportunity to reduce emissions across all modes of transportation, but we have to be very strategic ,” Elizalde said.

He also indicated that reducing emissions doesn’t depend solely on public policies or corporate actions, but can also be initiated through everyday personal decisions, such as waste separation and recycling.

Regarding government incentives , he warned that while they can be useful in promoting the implementation of certain clean transportation technologies or models, they are rarely sustainable over time. Therefore, he emphasized the need to design them with a strategic and sustainable vision.

It should be noted that Miguel Elizalde will be one of the panelists at the Transportation and Logistics Meeting ( ETYL Cali-Baja 2025) , which will take place on May 14 and 15 , where the challenges and opportunities surrounding mobility and sustainable transportation in the binational region will be addressed.

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JIUTEPEC, MOR.- The decarbonization of heavy transport in Mexico must be built on a diverse technological ecosystem , ranging from ultra-low sulfur diesel to electric, natural gas and even hydrogen vehicles, according to Rogelio Arzate, executive president of the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Producers (ANPACT) .

During his participation in the 3rd Meeting on Sustainable Technology and Mobility, organized by the National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) , Arzate outlined the challenges and opportunities for the energy transition in freight and passenger transportation.

Currently, Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle fleet has an average age of 19 years and mostly operates with Euro 3 technology. Upgrading to Euro 6 units could reduce polluting emissions, including particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx), by 90%, Arzate said.

The executive president of ANPACT proposed a strategy based on four pillars :

1. Renewal of the vehicle fleet , with an initial goal of replacing 7,500 units with clean technologies.
2. Energy infrastructure , highlighting the lack of public electric and hydrogen stations for heavy vehicles.
3. Green financing , with participation of financial institutions and multilateral funds such as the World Bank .
4. Regulatory framework , which requires updating regulations on emissions, battery recycling, and extraction of critical minerals.

He also warned about the growth in used vehicle imports , which reached 29,000 units in 2024, almost triple the average of previous years.

To counter this, he proposed updating the current environmental agreement and applying USMCA criteria to limit its entry.

Arzate emphasized that this process cannot depend solely on the private sector. “The roadmap must be built with academia, authorities, civil society, and NGOs. Only then will we achieve a profound and sustainable transformation,” said the leader of the heavy vehicle manufacturers established in Mexico.

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