Smart and safe mobility: The time to come together and advance innovative data-based technologies is now – Newsletter Editorial April 2021
The spotlight in Brussels is on digital topics this week, with a proposal for regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the EU and a three-day conference on connected and automated drivi...
22 April 2021 - Read more
European Investment Bank backs €3.4 billion for climate action, clean energy and business resilience
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €3.4 billion in new financing to accelerate the shift towards renewable energy and sustainable transport, corporate innovation, improved housing,...
22 April 2021 - Read more
Artificial Intelligence Regulation: A coherent regulatory framework for automotive products is essential
The Commission put forward a legislative proposal today aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the EU and fostering innovation in this fast-paced area. The proposal focuses on “high-r...
21 April 2021 - Read more
Connected and automated mobility at the core of European technology leadership
A wide range of mobility-technology industry representatives, city authorities and policymakers met during the 3-day EUCAD Conference to examine the next steps in the implementation of connectiv...
21 April 2021 - Read more
EC: Road safety figures show a fall in the number of fatalities and confirm European roads as the safest in the world
The European Commission published preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2020, presenting an unprecedented annual fall of 17% compared to 2019. This means almost 4,000 fewer people lost their li...
20 April 2021 - Read more
UNECE-UN Task Force issues recommendations for green and healthy transport to support a sustainable COVID-19 recovery
Countries of the Pan-European region can seize the COVID-19 recovery as a turning point for green and healthy transport and mobility as a foundation to build a better future for all urges a UN Task...
20 April 2021 - Read more
Official launch of the partnership for Cooperative, Connected & Automated Mobility
During the EUCAD Conference, the official launch of the Partnership for Cooperative, Connected & Automated Mobility (CCAM) took place. This partnership targets European leadership in safe and su...
20 April 2021 - Read more
The winners of the European sustainable mobility awards announced
The European Commission has announced the winners of the European Mobility Week (EMW) Awards 2020, the 9th Award for Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP Award), and the EU Urban Road Safety Aw...
19 April 2021 - Read more
DRIVES Project: Good Practice Resource launched to boost industry training
Soon to be online is the new tool developed on the DRIVES Framework, the European platform of training courses for the automotive industry, created by the EU-funded DRIVES project, that acts as a co...
16 April 2021 - Read more
Experts draw up new scenarios to feed into Euro 7 proposal
Stakeholders were presented with new input for the revision of the Euro pollutant emission standards last week by CLOVE, the consortium of technical experts preparing these options for the European...
16 April 2021 - Read more
Policymakers and industry experts discuss the EU’s Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy
A panel of industry experts, European Commission representatives, and Members of the European Parliament (MEP) debated the EU’s Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy on 13 April, with contributi...
14 April 2021 - Read more
Launch of collaborative European LIBERTY project
CLEPA partners up with the LIBERTY project to drive innovation in efficiency and safety for the future of electric car batteries.
The LIBERTY project aims to design an electric vehicle battery that...
18 March 2021 - Read more
EU Green Deal too important to fail environment and industry – Newsletter Editorial March 2021
The envisaged early review of the CO2-emission targets for cars and trucks for 2030 confronts the European Commission with an uncomfortable dilemma. The review offers a compelling opportunity to inc...
17 March 2021 - Read more
Smart & sustainable mobility strategy central topic of the next Forum on Mobility and Society
CLEPA will be participating at the next event organised by the Forum Mobility & Society, which will cover the main aspects of the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy, presented by the Euro...
16 March 2021 - Read more
Automotive supply industry confidence picks up considerably – CLEPA Pulse Check
Profitability expected to stabilise on back of growing order intake
Sentiment positive despite hindrances in supply of semiconductors and other critical materials
Nine out of ten s...
15 March 2021 - Read more
Horizon Europe’s first strategic plan 2021-2024: Commission sets research and innovation priorities for a sustainable future
The European Commission adopted the first strategic plan for Horizon Europe, the new EU research and innovation programme worth €95.5 billion in current prices. The strategic plan is a novelty...
15 March 2021 - Read more
European Battery Alliance: Automotive jobs at risk need policy to accelerate change and avoid unnecessary disruption
On 12 March, the Commission held a high-level meeting under the European Battery Alliance. Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioners Thierry Breton, Nicolas Schmit and Elisa Ferreira, as wel...
15 March 2021 - Read more
EU Digital Day 2021 to discuss cross-border corridors for connected and automated mobility
The EU Digital Day 2021 will take place on 19 March as a virtual event, organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the Portuguese Presidency.
Digital Day 2021 will bring toget...
12 March 2021 - Read more
2030 Digital Compass: Key points to be noted
The European Commission published a communication on “Europe’s Digital Decade”. This initiative is a response to the European Council’s call for a “Digital Compass” and builds on the Com...
10 March 2021 - Read more
CLEPA contributes to the BCG Aftermarket 2030 study with 13 trends that will shape the industry
Although the €226 billion European aftermarket auto parts business is profitable and growing, market trends and vehicle architecture changes will transform the industry significantly over the next...
05 March 2021 - Read more
The innovative mobility services coming with the digitalisation of the aftermarket should put consumers at the centre
The automotive aftermarket is becoming an increasingly complex business challenged by new powertrain technologies, advanced driver assistance systems, new ownership models and a highly consolida...
05 March 2021 - Read more
Launch of the new European Innovation Council
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is a key novelty of Horizon Europe and represents the most ambitious innovation initiative that Europe has taken, with a budget of €10 billion for the period 20...
03 March 2021 - Read more
Joint PR: European steel users call on Commission to terminate safeguard measures on 30 June 2021
In response to today’s announcement by the European Commission that it will review the safeguard measures on steel, in place since 2018, a coalition of downstream users of steel is urging the Commis...
26 February 2021 - Read more
EU to set up new European Partnerships and invest nearly €10 billion for the green and digital transition
The Commission proposed in late February to set up 10 new European Partnerships between the European Union, Member States and/or the industry. The goal is to speed up the transition towards a gre...
23 February 2021 - Read more
CLEPA welcomes the European Commission’s new trade strategy and is ready to continue to engage
CLEPA recognises that today’s communication confirms the EU’s growing attention for sustainability and level playing field. CLEPA will continue to play a constructive role ensuring that trade poli...
18 February 2021 - Read more