Blockchain and trade
On the 9th of January 2018, ECIPE published a study on "Blockchain and Trade: Not a Fix for Brexit, but Could Revolutionise Global Value Chains (If Governments Let It)".
One of the most t...
09 January 2018 - Read more
CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2018: join Europe’s biggest automotive aftermarket event
9th edition of the popular conference, taking place in Brussels on 22nd of March, will focus on “Disruptive Trends in the Aftermarket
The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA)...
14 December 2017 - Read more
Impacts of REACH authorisation
On the 13th of December 2017, the European Commission published a study on the impacts of REACH authorisation.
The study on the impacts of REACH authorisation aims to assess the performan...
13 December 2017 - Read more
Truck front end designs
On the 12th of December 2017, the European Commission published a study on enhanced truck front end designs.
In 2014 there were over 3,850 reported road fatalities across the EU 28 countr...
12 December 2017 - Read more
Where are the spare parts?
Independent study finds that distributors in the independent aftermarket are unable to identify spare parts.
The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and the Internation...
06 December 2017 - Read more
Council conclusion on the digitalisation of transport
On the 5th of December 2017, the Council of the European Union adopted draft conclusions on the digitalisation of transport.
The conclusions underline the importance of this issue for the European...
05 December 2017 - Read more
New rules against unfair trade practices
On the 4th of December, the Council approved new rules to help protect the EU against unfair trade practices. They will enter into force by 20 December.
This new anti-dumping methodology will identif...
04 December 2017 - Read more
European companies jack up investment into research and development
The Joint Research Council of the European Union published on the 2nd of December its 2017 edition of the EU R&D Scoreboard (the Scoreboard), comprising the 2500 companies investing the largest...
02 December 2017 - Read more
From Horizon 2020 to FP9
On the 1st of December 2017, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the transition from the Interim Evaluation of Horizon 2020 towards the ninth Framework Programme.
They highlig...
01 December 2017 - Read more
Firestone Industrial Products joins CLEPA
CLEPA welcomes Firestone Industrial Products as a new corporate member. The company has its European HQ in Arnhem (Netherlands) and is the inventor of the world’s 1st pneumatic suspension device bac...
01 December 2017 - Read more
Future of Work: Making it e-Easy
On the 30th of November, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the future of work and digital skills.
The skills' needs of the future are difficult to predict and the life span o...
30 November 2017 - Read more
Progresses in EU-MERCOSUR negotiations
On the 27th of November 2017, the European Commission published a report on the ongoing trade negotiations with MERCOSUR.
Regarding trade in goods, discussions continued on the outstanding text pr...
27 November 2017 - Read more
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...
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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...
14 November 2017 - Read more
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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