Investment needs and obstacles along industrial value chains
On the 24th of November, the European Commission published a study on investment needs and obstacles along industrial value chains.
The EU needs to invest in modernising its industry across all va...
24 November 2017 - Read more
Report on innovative batteries
On the 21st of November 2017, the European Commission published a report on innovative batteries for electric vehicles.
Battery research has been addressed by the EU over several research framework...
21 November 2017 - Read more
End of Life Vehicles Directive
On the 16th of November 2017, the European Commission published the Directive (EU) 2017/2096 of 15 November 2017 amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Counci...
16 November 2017 - Read more
Cooperation between business and training providers
On the 15th of November 2017, the European Commission published a study on business cooperating with vocational education and training providers for quality skills and attractive futures.
This stud...
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Low-carbon research and innovation
On the 15th of November, the European Commission published a report on "Low-carbon research and innovation - Building a low-carbon, climate-resilient future".
Climate change is undoubtedly one of t...
15 November 2017 - Read more
Harmonisation of radio spectrum band for short-range radar equipment
On the 10th of November, the European Commission adopted its implementing decision amending Decision 2005/50/EC on the harmonisation of the 24 GHz range radio spectrum band for the time-limited use by...
14 November 2017 - Read more
Towards compulsory driver-assistance systems
On the 14th of November 2017, the Members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution asking new cars to be equipped with driver-assistance systems capable of detecting pedestrians, braking autom...
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Future of electric transportation in Europe
On the 13th of November 2017, the Insitute for Sustainability Leadership of the University of Cambridge published a report "Electric avenue: the future of road transport in Europe".
The r...
13 November 2017 - Read more
Digital Transport Days Declaration
A range of public and private partners from all transport sectors met in Tallinn to discuss the digitalisation of transport from 8-10/11/2017 and concluded:
That we must dare to dream and turn th...
10 November 2017 - Read more
A renewed EU industrial policy strategy
On the 9th of November, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union published a revised proposal for a renewed EU industrial policy strategy.
In particular, the Council would recognise the...
09 November 2017 - Read more
Less new trade restrictions
On the 9th of November, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) published a study underlining that G20 economies introduced fewer trade-restrictive measures compared to the previous review period. The est...
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Light duty vehicle CO2 emission reduction cost curves and cost assessment
On the 9th of November 2017, the Joint Research Council of the European Union published a study on Light duty vehicle CO2 emission reduction cost curves and cost assessment, using the DIONE model....
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European automotive suppliers urge legislator to opt for ‘European way” in reducing CO2 emissions from cars and light-duty vehicles
More inclusive transition to low-carbon mobility reduces emissions at lower costs with far fewer disruptions to the workforce
BRUSSELS, 8th November 2017 -- The second Mobility Packag...
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VAT in Romania and the Netherlands
On the 7th of November 2017, the Council of the European Union published two decisions amending the derogations of the regime of added value tax in Romania and in the Netherlands, respectively on auto...
07 November 2017 - Read more
Computers and the future of skill demand
On the 30th of October, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published a study comparing human and computer skills.
Computer scientists are working on reproducing all human s...
30 October 2017 - Read more
New generation cars and boosted manufacturing employment
EUROFOUND, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, has published a study linking the production of new generation cars and the increase of manufacturing employmen...
27 October 2017 - Read more
Software Radio Reconfiguration enables upgrades to in-vehicle and IoT radio systems
Most new cars sold today offer connectivity as a feature, whether standard or optional.
Customers expect their navigation systems to be connected, to download real time traffic information and map...
26 October 2017 - Read more
CLEPA in the spotlight at the 2017 Frankfurt Motorshow
CLEPA exhibited for the first time in over 15 years at the 2017 IAA Motorshow from 12th – 17th of September. The European Association of Automotive Suppliers had a dedicated booth in the ‘‘New M...
23 October 2017 - Read more
Implementation of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement
On the 20th of October 2017, the European Commission published a report on the implementation of the free trade agreement between the European Union and Korea.
EU exports to Korea increas...
20 October 2017 - Read more
Security challenges of the Internet of Things
On the 19th of October 2017, Europol and ENISA organised a joint conference on the security challenges of the internet of things (IoT).
With at least 20 billion devices expected to be connected to...
19 October 2017 - Read more
European statistics on transports
On the 19th of October 2017, the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport at the European Commission published a statistical report on transports in the European Union.
This publication provi...
19 October 2017 - Read more
OECD recommendations on innovation and skills in global value chains
On the 19th of October 2017, the OECD published a report entitled "Investing in innovation and skills. Thriving in global value chains".
This paper synthesises the main policy implications of OECD...
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Auto manufacturers, suppliers and trade unions focus on social aspect of decarbonisation
Brussels, 19 October 2017 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and IndustriAll European Trade Union, have come toge...
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GEAR 2030 Final Report: European automotive competitiveness in 2030
On the 18th of October 2017, the High Level Group on the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth of the Automotive Industry in the European Union, set-up by the European Commission and where CLEPA was...
18 October 2017 - Read more
European Business needs a Seamless Customs Transition to avoid a Heavy Blow from Brexit
Brexit Transitional Period must be agreed as soon as possible to protect EU and UK competitiveness and ensure a frictionless customs and trade environment can be maintained, say top European businesse...
18 October 2017 - Read more