The transition to cleaner and more efficient technologies in heavy transport does not depend solely on the will of the automakers and the future of the industry; it requires solid regional coordination to avoid lags in competitiveness, as stated by Elizabeth Gallardo , Manager of Government Affairs and Technology at PACCAR Mexico .
During his participation in the XXIII International Congress of the Automotive Industry in Mexico (CIIAM) , Gallardo explained that advances in electrification and alternative propulsion systems must be accompanied by adequate infrastructure, tax incentives, and technical training programsfor both distributors and transporters.
Otherwise, he said, the adoption of new technologies could be concentrated in specific market segments and widen the gap with the United States and Canada.
“The technological transition will only be viable if environmental and technological regulations maintain the same pace in all three countries,” Gallardo said.
The PACCAR representative highlighted the importance of strengthening the local supply chain to ensure the availability of specialized components, as well as promoting public policies that encourage innovation without compromising the sector’s profitability.
Gallardo also reflected on Mexico’s role in the industry’s transformation: “We have the talent, the location, and the experience, but we need coordination and a shared vision to take advantage of them,” he said.
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