On the 22nd of January 2018, the European Commission published a roadmap document on connected and automated transport. This Strategic Transport Research and Innovation Agenda (STRIA) roadmap document addresses the Research and Innovation (R&I) activities and other policy support measures required so that the concepts of...
On the 22nd of January 2018, the European Commission published a study on vehicle design and manufacturing. Over the last fifty years, design and manufacturing of transport vehicles has followed an evolutionary path. Transport vehicles were continuously optimised, mostly in an empirical way, integrating new technologies...
On the 22nd of January 2018, the European Commission released a study on the electrification of the transport system. Electrification of transport combines an energy efficient power train system with the opportunity of using any source of energy other than fossil fuels including those from renewable...
On the 18th of January 2018, the European Commission organised a Stakeholder meeting on the impact assessment on Heavy-Duty Vehicle CO2 emission standards, bringing together public authorities, NGOs and industry representatives. Presentations are available on the website of the European Commission. Source: European Commission...
On the 18th of January 2018, the European Environment Agency published a report, 'Monitoring CO2 emissions from passenger cars and vans in 2016', which gives an updated summary of CO2 emission levels of new passenger cars and vans in the European Union (EU) in 2016 based on...
On the 16th of January 2018, the European Commission published its strategy on plastics in a circular economy. The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. It will protect the environment from plastic pollution whilst fostering growth and...
On the 12th of January 2018, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology launched a competition for new Innovation Communities in the areas of urban mobility (EIT Urban Mobility) and added value manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing). The winners will join Europe’s largest innovation community to bring solutions...
On the 10th of January 2018, the European Commission launched a series of public consultations clustered by key policy areas, in preparation for the EU's next long-term budget post-2020 (MFF). Citizens, organisations and businesses can give their views online until 8 March 2018. In 2018, the Commission...
On the 10th of January 2018, the European Commission launched a public consultation on EU funds in the area of strategic infrastructure. The consultation is open until the 8th of March 2018. Responses to this consultation The Commission will publish the replies shortly after the end...
BRUSSELS, 10th January 2018 -- The Spanish automotive supply industry represented by SERNAUTO, in close coordination with CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, presented today in Brussels the various technology solutions manufactured in the country in the pursuit of CO2 emissions reduction, contributing to...