Science & Policymaking – Eric-Mark Huitema

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Auto industry eager to move towards zero-emission mobility, but infrastructure and incentives still lacking

November 1, 2019

One of my first official duties as the new Director General of ACEA was signing a joint statement with Hydrogen Europe and the IRU earlier this month. In this call to action, we urge the next European Commission and recently-elected Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to create the right framework to support the deployment… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Science & Policymaking, Transport

Auto industry remains the backbone of the European economy, new data confirms

July 2, 2019

Last week, I had the pleasure to launch the new ACEA Automobile Industry Pocket Guide at the occasion of our annual general meeting in Brussels. The 2019-2020 edition of this publication contains the latest figures on employment and innovation in the EU auto industry, as well as data on the production, registration, international trade and… » read more

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Innovation & Enterprise, Science & Policymaking, Social Europe & Jobs, Transport

Why the European Union is so important to the automobile industry

May 21, 2019

Between 23 and 26 May, more than 400 million Europeans can exercise their democratic right to vote in the European Parliament elections. They have the power to set the course of the EU for the next five years, and with that the future of the automobile industry. Because when we look back at the 2014-2019… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Global Europe, Science & Policymaking, Social Europe & Jobs, Transport

Improving road safety today, paving the way for the future

January 31, 2019

Automobile manufacturers have a long tradition and a strong track record in improving road safety, not only for the occupants of the vehicles they build but for all road users. Indeed, safety is a topic that is very close to our hearts. And the results of this high level of commitment are very tangible. As… » read more

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Science & Policymaking, Transport

Further improving road safety requires the EU to focus on the most effective vehicle safety measures

December 17, 2018

According to the latest statistics published by the European Commission last month, EU road fatalities have been reduced by more than half since 2001, from 54,900 just after the turn of the century to 25,260 in 2017. By contrast, the number of passenger cars on Europe’s roads increased from just over 200 million to 259.7… » read more

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Science & Policymaking, Transport

The third EU Mobility Package: key takeaways from an automotive point of view

June 1, 2018

On 17 May, the European Commission presented a new Mobility Package entitled ‘Sustainable Mobility for Europe’ with which it seeks to promote safe, connected and clean mobility across the EU. This third and last Mobility Package by the Juncker Commission contains various legislative and non-legislative proposals that will affect the EU automobile industry. Given that… » read more

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Climate & Environment, InfoSociety, Science & Policymaking, Transport

WLTP: more rigorous lab test for cars comes into force later this year

May 3, 2017

Right now, Europe’s auto makers are preparing for the introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure, better known by its acronym WLTP. WLTP is a more rigorous laboratory test for measuring pollutant and CO2 emissions from passenger cars that will come into force later this year. From September 2017, WLTP will officially apply… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Health & Consumers, Science & Policymaking, Transport

Type approval: restoring trust and credibility of the EU system

March 29, 2017

As ACEA we believe that vehicle producers, policymakers and consumers alike need a robust process to ensure that motor vehicles meet relevant standards before they are brought on the market. That’s why the automobile industry supports the core objectives of the European Commission’s proposal for a new type approval framework. This proposal seeks to strengthen… » read more

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Science & Policymaking, Transport

Promoting greater market uptake of alternative powertrains remains crucial

October 13, 2016

While market acceptance of alternative-fuel vehicles is rising, we should not forget that they still only represent a very small share of vehicle sales in Europe. It thus remains vital that all relevant players, including policy makers, continue to strive to remove the barriers that hamper the wider market uptake of alternative-fuel vehicles… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Science & Policymaking, Transport

TTIP presents an unprecedented opportunity to promote jobs and growth

October 6, 2016

Last year the EU automobile industry exported more than 6.2 million vehicles, generating a positive trade balance for Europe in excess of €100 billion. The United States is by far the biggest market for European motor vehicles, accounting for more than 20% of exports (or about 1.3 million units). The other way round, the United… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Science & Policymaking, Transport

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