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Carbon neutrality by 2050 is possible, but Green Deal requires efforts from all stakeholders

January 31, 2020

Earlier this week, I presented how Europe’s automobile industry is getting ready to make the transition to carbon-neutral transport at a high-level conference hosted by Frans Timmermans, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President in charge of the European Green Deal. Indeed, the new Commission has made this Deal the centre piece of its work plan for… » read more

Posted by ACEA

Climate & Environment, Transport

How automated driving will change our lives for the better

December 23, 2019

At the beginning of December, ACEA launched its automated driving roadmap. This landmark publication sets out the steps towards deployment and lists the required legislative changes. We should, however, not forget about the wider implications of this transformation. Because the impact of automation on society, and particularly how it will improve social inclusion and access… » read more

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InfoSociety, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

Celebrating 15 years of ACEA’s successful presence in China

December 2, 2019

Earlier this month, I came back to the ACEA offices in Brussels after a fruitful trip to Asia, which included stops in Singapore, China and Japan. One of the reasons for this visit was to celebrate the 15th anniversary of our Beijing office, which is one of ACEA’s major success stories in my view. But… » read more

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Global Europe, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

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

Posted by ACEA

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

Posted by ACEA

Science & Policymaking, Transport

Cutting CO2 from trucks: urgent need to invest in recharging and refuelling infrastructure across EU

December 19, 2018

Later this week, EU member states are expected to adopt their common position on the EU’s first-ever CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles. Ahead of that Council meeting, I would like to call on the 28 national governments to strike the right balance between environmental objectives and the competitiveness of Europe’s truck industry. It goes without… » read more

Posted by ACEA

Climate & Environment, 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

Posted by ACEA

Science & Policymaking, Transport

Brexit and the auto industry: the clock is ticking, but it is not yet too late to avoid the worst-case scenario!

October 29, 2018

As everyone is all too aware, the date for Brexit is just around the corner and a withdrawal agreement is yet to be concluded. Without an agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, there simply can be no negotiations on the nature of the future trading relationship. Nor will there… » read more

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