Extension of steel import restrictions into EU will hinder competitiveness of automotive suppliers and put jobs at risk
The European Commission's proposal to extend the steel safeguard mechanism by three years threatens to derail the automotive sector’s recovery
Automotive suppliers source most of their s...
11 June 2021 - Read more
CLEPA and high-level stakeholders discuss the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy
The European Association of Automotive Suppliers, CLEPA, hosted the 'Accelerating the transition to sustainable and smart mobility' panel debate just after the 2021 General Assembly last 9 June, wit...
09 June 2021 - Read more
#RefuelsWeek: How defossiling energy can protect thousands of jobs
How do we make sure that the green transition works with the economy and not against it? This question was the starting point for “A win-win situation for climate and jobs”, the fourth session o...
07 June 2021 - Read more
JRC’s Work Programme for 2021-2022 adopted by the Commission
The Joint Research Centre’s (JRC) Work Programme for 2021-2022 has been adopted by the European Commission. As the Commission’s science and knowledge service, the JRC brings solid evidence and w...
07 June 2021 - Read more
A win-win situation for climate and jobs: CLEPA join the webinar during the Refuels Week
How do we make sure that green transition works with the economy and not against it? This question was the starting point for “A win-win situation for climate and jobs”, the fourth session of th...
07 June 2021 - Read more
Innovating, cooperating, and achieving a future with safer roads – Newsletter Editorial May 2021
This week marks the 6th annual Global Road Safety Week, a time for society to reflect and be educated on an often undervalued concept of daily life. Under the patronage of the UN World Health Organi...
20 May 2021 - Read more
Workshop on Vehicle Technologies for Connected, Cooperative & Automated Mobility
An online workshop organised by CLEPA and supported by ERTICO and VDI/VDE-IT next 16 June will focus on Vehicle Technologies for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM), in the context...
20 May 2021 - Read more
Political debate around Digital Green Certificates continues as border restrictions ease
While vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 continue across Europe, the situation at the borders of Member states is looking better. Countries such as Portugal, Italy and the Netherlands are loosenin...
19 May 2021 - Read more
Renewable fuels make essential contribution towards climate neutrality
CLEPA, in collaboration with representatives of the automotive, transport, fuel, and energy industry in the EU, is supporting the call for renewable fuels to contribute towards climate neutrality an...
19 May 2021 - Read more
Data access regulation: Fair and equal access for all providers is key
Experts in the telecoms sector, automotive supply industry and data protection law shared their views on how the new EU regulation on data can ensure a competitive market in Europe, that includes al...
17 May 2021 - Read more
European Commission adopts Green Deal’s ambitious Zero Pollution Action Plan
The European Commission has adopted the EU Action Plan "Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil", one of the most important measures approved within the policies of the European Green Deal...
12 May 2021 - Read more
The Automotive Skills Alliance launches two new communication channels
The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) continues to grow and has officially launched its social channels on Twitter and LinkedIn to provide updates on upcoming events and activities. Among the...
10 May 2021 - Read more
EU and India launch partnership on sustainable connectivity
The EU and India have concluded a comprehensive Connectivity Partnership, confirming their commitment to collaborate on supporting resilient and sustainable connectivity both in India and in third c...
08 May 2021 - Read more
Automotive suppliers work towards a carbon-neutral mobility, prioritising both human health and the environment
Safe manufacturing, use and proper disposal of vehicle parts are a high priority for automotive suppliers.
The sustainability criteria are followed both for materials sourcing, and during the...
06 May 2021 - Read more
EU Industrial Strategy: In-depth review comes at the right time; building on existing technology strengths is essential
Commission sees automotive as one of the 14 critical ecosystems in the EU.
Industrial policy should provide the right conditions to boost high-quality jobs and sustainable and safe mobili...
05 May 2021 - Read more
UN welcomes comments on the Decade of Action for Road Safety resolution
In August 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 74/299 "Improving global road safety", proclaiming the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, with the ambitious target of preventing...
30 April 2021 - Read more
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