TogoThe Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has included electric cement dump trucks in the mandatory list of green construction

Policy Interpretation of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development's Inclusion of Electric Cement Dump Trucks in the Mandatory Green Construction Directory (2025)

I. Core Contents of the Policy

Mandatory application scope ‌

Starting from September 2025, in new housing construction and municipal infrastructure projects across the country, new energy transportation equipment such as electric cement dump trucks have been included in the "Mandatory Green Construction Catalogue", prohibiting the use of traditional fuel-powered engineering vehicles for earthwork transportation, concrete mixing and other operations.

For new rail transit projects, priority should be given to setting up charging facilities suitable for electric ash hopper cars and dedicated structural platforms for unloading debris. Projects that fail to meet these standards will not be approved for commencement.

Technical specifications require ‌

Electric ash dump trucks must comply with the national unified safety standards, including the battery protection level (IP68), on-board intelligent monitoring system (real-time positioning + load monitoring), and anti-overturning devices.

The construction site must simultaneously plan dedicated transportation routes for new energy vehicles and charging and battery swapping facilities. Those who use fuel vehicles in violation of regulations will face the penalty of suspension for rectification.

Ii. Local Supporting Measures

Carry out specific regional actions

Hangzhou ‌ offers purchase subsidies (up to 30% of the vehicle price) for new energy dump trucks and opens up the right of way in the core area 24 hours a day

Nanjing ‌ state-owned assets project site mandates the use of new energy dump trucks/mixer trucks, gives priority approval for night construction permits

Guangzhou Huangpu District ‌ earthwork tender documents clearly stipulate the proportion requirement of new energy vehicles and provide a green channel for "same-day completion" of road transport permits

Iii. Policy-driven Effects

Market size expansion ‌

In the first quarter of 2025, the sales of new energy engineering vehicles soared by 95% year-on-year, among which electric cement dump trucks accounted for more than 40% of the new purchases.

The pilot project in Hangzhou shows that the operating cost of the electric ash hopper fleet is 40% lower than that of fuel vehicles, which has increased the project's winning rate by 30%.

Technology upgrades accelerate ‌

Mainstream manufacturers have launched models that are compatible with the mandatory directory, integrating technologies such as dual-gun fast charging (full charge in 1.5 hours) and AI load balancing algorithms, and achieving full life cycle management through a digital twin platform.

Pilot projects in Beijing, Xiangyang and other places have verified that the operational stability of new energy vehicles in an environment ranging from -25℃ to 50℃ meets the construction standards.

Fourth, supervision and incentives go hand in hand

Mandatory supervision ‌ : The Ministry requires regulatory authorities at all levels to remotely check the use of new energy vehicles through the Smart Construction Site platform and deduct credit points for projects that violate the rules.

Policy Incentives ‌ Projects on the Green Construction Site list will be exempted from work suspension during heavy pollution weather and will receive special subsidies for equipment renewal.

This policy promotes the comprehensive electrification transformation of the construction and transportation sector through a combination of "mandatory access + technical standards + economic levers".