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Advancing EU leadership towards climate-neutral mobility: New position paper on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles

• CLEPA supports the revision of CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles as part of the EU’s objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050 • Technology diversity is essential for operato...

29 June 2023 - Read more

EU co-legislators reach agreement on the Data Act – a sector-specific legislation must now quickly follow

The Data Act agreement in trilogue is expected to allow third-parties to provide innovative services to the end user, but will need a complementary regulation that addresses the complexities o...

29 June 2023 - Read more

CS3D: Stakes are high as legal framework for sustainability due diligence enters last phase of political negotiations

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive should not undermine EU's integration in global value chains The European Parliament agreed on its final negotiating mandate earlier this mo...

28 June 2023 - Read more

Commission takes a step in the recognition of automotive suppliers’ contribution to sustainable economy

Climate Delegated Act incorporates the production of powertrain components including e-motors, power electronics, thermal management and braking systems in its definition of sustainable economic...

14 June 2023 - Read more

CLEPA endorses Euro 7 as key regulation for future air quality standards

Automotive suppliers support the further development of the type approval rules with the introduction of Euro 7, driven by a commitment to sustainable mobility, improved air quality and public h...

05 June 2023 - Read more

CLEPA & business stakeholders call for a balanced Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive that safeguards EU competitiveness

Along with 35 European organisations, CLEPA has signed a Joint Business statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). In our statement we remain supportive of the objective...

26 May 2023 - Read more

CLEPA’s Materials Regulations and Sustainability event unites stakeholders to drive sustainability in the automotive supply industry

Brussels, 26 May 2023 – CLEPA, the European association representing the automotive supply industry, successfully concluded its 15th edition of the Materials Regulations and Sustainability event...

26 May 2023 - Read more

Automotive suppliers cautiously optimistic despite continuing pressure on profit margins

• CLEPA and McKinsey’s semi-annual survey shows nearly half of suppliers expect profits to remain low, with nearly one-quarter expecting losses in 2023 • General outlook is more positive comp...

23 May 2023 - Read more

Coalition of steel users calls for termination of EU Steel Safeguard Measures

A coalition of European steel users from various sectors is urging the European Commission to terminate the EU steel safeguard measures as part of the ongoing review, which is set to conclude by 30 Ju...

10 May 2023 - Read more

CLEPA applauds European Commission’s proposal to regulate standard essential patents on new technologies

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, welcomes the European Commission's proposal for a balanced and fair system of licensing for the use of standard essential patents (SEPs). The a...

28 April 2023 - Read more

Group of trade associations urges Commission to maintain the objectives of the proposal on Standard Essential Patents

A group of trade associations have sent a joint letter to the European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen, warning about the concerns in the shelve of the proposal on Standard Essential Paten...

18 April 2023 - Read more

Joint call for a clear and immediately applicable EU Repair Clause

Together with five other sectorial business associations, CLEPA has signed a joint statement with recommendations and concerns addressed to the European Parliament and Council on the revision of the E...

13 April 2023 - Read more

CLEPA DATA DIGEST #7 – Job growth slows to record lows since pandemic shutdown

Edition #7 – DATA DIGEST is CLEPA’s monthly publication shedding light on the health and resilience of the European automotive supply industry through latest facts and figures Job growth slows to...

06 April 2023 - Read more

Access to in-vehicle data and resources will be key as the aftermarket prepares for new vehicle technologies

The aftermarket community discussed vehicle technology challenges at the CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2023, including the need for cybersecurity and authorisation for replacement parts. CLEP...

05 April 2023 - Read more

Immediate action needed to unleash Europe’s connected car potential

Consumer and industry groups urge Commissioner Breton to bring forward market-enabling legislation on access to in-vehicle data, functions & resources Brussels, 31 March 2023 - A unique and...

31 March 2023 - Read more

CO2 standards: CLEPA urges policymakers to embrace technology diversity for a successful mobility transition

Brussels, 24 March 2023 - As the European Council prepares to finalise its position on CO2 standards for cars and vans, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, reaffirms its commitmen...

24 March 2023 - Read more

Automotive suppliers concerned insufficient infrastructure will undermine a successful mobility transition – February 2023 Pulse Check Results

Brussels, 22 March – The automotive supply industry is investing in new solutions towards climate-neutral mobility, but suppliers are concerned that investment will not be matched by an equal public...

22 March 2023 - Read more

Industry calls on AFIR targets for deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure for road transport

Industry letter on AFIR targets Dear Swedish Presidency of the Council, Dear Ministers, Dear MEP Ismail Ertug, Dear EU Commissioner Adina-Ioana Valean, Dear Members of the European Parl...

20 March 2023 - Read more

Net-zero industry: EU policy measures need to match international competition

Brussels, 16 March - CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a Critical Raw Materials and a Net-Zero Industry Act as part of the green industr...

16 March 2023 - Read more

Balancing ambition and reality in the Mobility Transition: Enabling conditions crucial for success – Newsletter Editorial February 2023

The adoption of the proposed revision of the CO2 standards for heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) opens one of the last high profile public debates for the auto industry in this legislative period. The Comm...

23 February 2023 - Read more