EUROBAT launches the “Battery Innovation Roadmap 2030”
At a webinar on 5 June, EUROBAT launched its “Battery Innovation Roadmap 2030”, featuring Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans and MEP Claudia Gamon, alongside EURO...
10 June 2020 - Read more
Questionnaire: Impacts from the REACH 2018 registration deadline on economic operators
According to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation, all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances in the European Union (EU) had to submi...
10 June 2020 - Read more
CLEPA is collecting feedback to develop the CCAM SRIA (Strategic Research Innovation Agenda)
Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) is expected to reshape mobility in Europe and globally. The goal is to create more user-centred, all-inclusive mobility, while increasing...
10 June 2020 - Read more
CLEPA feedback on the EC roadmap for the “EU Hydrogen Strategy”
The Association of the Automotive Suppliers’ industry in Europe has provided feedback on the roadmap for an EU Climate Law.
CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-...
08 June 2020 - Read more
CLEPA Innovation Awards 2020: application deadline extended until the 10th of July
Taking into consideration the extraordinary circumstances in which we are living, CLEPA is extending the deadline for applications for the CLEPA Innovation Awards 2020 to allow more companies to submi...
08 June 2020 - Read more
EC R&I Performance report: Enabling Europe to lead the green and digital
The Commission released today its latest report on the EU's Science, Research and Innovation Performance, through which it analyses how Europe performs in the global context. It highlights the need fo...
08 June 2020 - Read more
EC: Feedback is open for roadmap to modernise the EU’s batteries legislation
EU law aims to minimise batteries’ harmful effects on the environment. The rules cover their full life cycle, from design & production to reuse & recycling.
In line with t...
08 June 2020 - Read more
EC: EU Sustainable Energy Week 2020 (22-26 June)
The European Union’s yearly Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be a digital event this year and takes place on 22-26 June. Its theme will be “Beyond the crisis: clean energy for green recovery a...
08 June 2020 - Read more
Germany EU Council presidency, set to start 1st July 2020
On 1 July, Germany will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union – for the 13th time. Germany last held the EU Council Presidency during the first half of 2007.
Germany has alre...
08 June 2020 - Read more
EC: European Sustainable Mobility Awards winners announced
The European Commission has announced the winners of four sustainable mobility awards.
Kruševac (Serbia) was revealed as the winner of the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award 2019, with Karditsa...
08 June 2020 - Read more
EC: Call for tender “Study on Common Specifications for Road Markings and Signs”
Study and assess the feasibility of establishing common specifications aiming at ensuring the operational use of road markings and road signs, with a view to fostering the effective readability and de...
08 June 2020 - Read more
EC: Remarks by Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans at the Press Conference on a Green and Just Recovery
Opening Remarks by Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans at the Press Conference on a Green and Just Recovery
After yesterday's presentation of the package, we know what the dimensions are of t...
08 June 2020 - Read more
EC: Call for applications to select experts for Roadworthiness and Vehicle Registration Documents
The European Commission is setting up an informal expert group on roadworthiness and vehicle registration documents.
The group will assist the European Commission in the preparation of non-legislat...
08 June 2020 - Read more
CLEPA Covid-19 activities for members: Webinars
CLEPA is regularly organising webinars for its members as part of the Covid-19 information for its members, in collaboration with expert partners, including the major management consultancy firms, cov...
08 June 2020 - Read more
CLEPA response to the public consultation on Artificial intelligence
On 19 February, the European Commission adopted a White Paper on Artificial Intelligence, which sets out options for a regulatory framework, expected towards the beginning of 2021. The Commission cons...
07 June 2020 - Read more
EC: Publication of support study on State aid rules for environmental protection and energy
The European Commission has published a report that provides input for the evaluation of the State aid rules related to environmental protection and energy, with a particular focus on the EU Gui...
05 June 2020 - Read more
CLEPA General Assembly 2020: Working together to strengthen the suppliers’ voice and impact
CLEPA held its first ever online General Assembly on June 4, welcoming more than 120 participants, representing more than 80 corporate members, 13 national associations and 5 associate members. It was...
05 June 2020 - Read more
CLEPA joins European coalition proposing a circular vision for the revision of the Waste Shipment Regulation
Automotive suppliers acknowledge their responsibility to deliver products that are sustainable from cradle to grave. In line with this approach, CLEPA has joined the cross-sector group of associations...
27 May 2020 - Read more
Joint PR: IndustriAll Europe, Ceemet, ACEA, CLEPA, CECRA and ETRMA call for an ambitious recovery plan for the automotive sector
Saving jobs while reducing emissions
Brussels, 26th of May 2020. - For many decades, the European automotive sector has been one of the key pillars of the economic and social welfare of Eu...
26 May 2020 - Read more
EC: Guidelines on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity
The COVID-19 outbreak is having a major impact on transport and connectivity in the EU. Measures to contain the outbreak have resulted in a dramatic reduction in transport activity, especially in pass...
15 May 2020 - Read more
EC: Launch of one-stop shop for coronavirus research and innovation funding
The European Commission launched the new European Research Area (ERA) corona platform. The platform provides useful information, dedicated support and real-time updates on funding opportunities for co...
14 May 2020 - Read more
Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
Brussels, 14 May 2020
CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the autom...
14 May 2020 - Read more
Media outreach of automotive sector 25-point action plan
CLEPA (the European Automotive Suppliers’ Association), ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association), CECRA (the Voice of European vehicle dealers and repairers) and ETRMA (the Europe...
12 May 2020 - Read more
Automotive industry restarts, but concerns on outlook deepen – CLEPA Newsletter Editorial May 2020
COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with an unprecedented halt in retail and manufacturing activity and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. In April 2020, the Economic Sentiment In...
08 May 2020 - Read more
Outlook automotive suppliers worsens considerably, latest survey shows
A survey of automotive supplier companies in Europe to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 crisis shows that the sector’s outlook has worsened considerably over the past weeks.
Over 90 percent of bu...
08 May 2020 - Read more