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23 Jun Automotive Skills Alliance continues analysing skills needs and regional implementation

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Automotive Skills Alliance continues its work in preparation for the launch of the first pilot projects on re-upskilling the workforce in the mobility sector. The two meetings held this month have been fruitful in providing ideas and...

20 Jun European Union proposes reform to modernise the World Customs Organisation

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The European Union has presented for the first time its initiative for a broad reform of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), the global forum that shapes international standards and common action in the field of customs. As the only global organisation dealing with customs matters, the WCO deals with...

18 Jun 170 scientists call on European Commission to take technology-neutral approach to avoid failing climate goals

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] A group of 170 scientists from universities and research institutes across Europe have called on the European Commission to promote a technology-neutral, transparent, and competitiveness-oriented approach to transport climate regulation. The scientists ask to design the further development of...

18 Jun Two new UN Vehicle Regulations on the protection of pedestrians and cyclists enter into force

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Two new United Nations Vehicle Regulations will reduce the number and severity of collisions between vehicles moving off from a stationary position or in reverse manoeuvre at low speed, and pedestrians and cyclists. The new Regulations, developed by...

17 Jun Climate neutral mobility: Defossilise energy and fuel, don’t ban technology

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the context of media coverage on emerging CO2-reduction targets for cars, says Sigrid de Vries, Secretary General of CLEPA, the association of automotive suppliers: “The steeper the target, without recognition of sustainable renewable fuels, the closer one gets...

17 Jun Automotive suppliers highlight strategic role in EU semiconductor policy; shortages may be felt well into 2022

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Disruptions in the supply chain of semiconductor chips have globally delayed the production of millions of vehicles Effects may be felt further, well into 2022 Industry needs a strategic approach that builds on existing strengths and fosters innovation Commenting on the shortages of...

16 Jun ARCADE Project: Joint efforts to deliver smart mobility technologies at the core of milestone event

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] CLEPA organised a workshop on Vehicle Technologies for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM), in the context of the European Project ARCADE (Aligning Research & Innovation for Connected and Automated Driving in Europe). The online event was supported...

11 Jun CLEPA 2021 General Assembly re-elects President and confirms the association’s priorities

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thorsten Muschal (Faurecia), incumbent CLEPA President, was unanimously re-elected for a second term CLEPA addresses members after a turbulent year for industry, highlighting the trajectory going forward and stressing membership value CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers,...

11 Jun Extension of steel import restrictions into EU will hinder competitiveness of automotive suppliers and put jobs at risk

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The European Commission's proposal to extend the steel safeguard mechanism by three years threatens to derail the automotive sector’s recovery Automotive suppliers source most of their steel within the EU and predominantly import specialised steel for which no...

09 Jun CLEPA and high-level stakeholders discuss the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The European Association of Automotive Suppliers, CLEPA, hosted the 'Accelerating the transition to sustainable and smart mobility' panel debate just after the 2021 General Assembly last 9 June, with high-level agents from industry, EU Parliament, and stakeholders to...