Nikolas Soulopoulos

Nikolas Soulopoulos, head of commercial transport at BloombergNEF, discusses the pressing emissions from heavy-duty trucks, while Maynie Yang, an associate on the same team, focuses on electric trucking solutions. They explore how autonomous technology could boost efficiency and the financial models supporting fleet electrification. With China's strong e-truck sales and Europe's supportive policies, they also highlight key challenges like charging infrastructure and the future of battery technology in decarbonizing the trucking industry.

Fauziah Marzuki, Global Head of Gas at BloombergNEF, and Nikolas Soulopoulos, Head of Commercial Transport Research at the same firm, dive into the challenges of decarbonizing maritime shipping. They explore the rising role of bio-LNG as a cleaner alternative and recent EU regulations pushing for greener practices. The duo discusses the complexities of navigating competing incentives among stakeholders and innovative technologies like advanced hull coatings and smart routing. Ultimately, they highlight the ongoing quest for consensus in shifting the industry toward a sustainable future.