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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
Guidelines for data privacy in connected cars
On the 17th of October 2017, the French public authority in charge of data privacy, the CNIL (Commission nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés) published guidelines for the use of data in conne...
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COSME financing for SMEs
On the 16th of October 2017, the European Commission published a case study of a European SME having benefited from COSME funding to develop its business.
Through the European Union's CO...
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Trade negotiations between EU and Mexico
On the 16th of October 2017, the European Commission published a report on the ongoing negotiations after the 5th round having taken place in Brussels in September.
Regarding trade in goods, EU and...
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Action plan for connected and automated driving
The German Federal Ministry of Transport published an action plan for connected and automated driving, following the 2nd High Level Structural Dialogue on 14th-15th September 2017 in Frankfurt, bring...
12 October 2017 - Read more
European Parliament calls for new mandatory safety standards
On the 12th of October, members of the Transport Committee of the European Parliament have adopted a non-binding resolution asking for new vehicles to include a range of life-saving technologies, as A...
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Committee of the Regions wants C-ITS to support local development
On the 11th of October 2017, Members of the Committee of the Regions adopted an opinion on C-ITS.
They ask the European Commission to not only make it possible to deploy vehicles that communicate...
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Commission gathers Industry and Member States to drive battery production in the EU
On Wednesday 11 October, the European Commission hosted a high level meeting on battery development and production in Europe. Representatives of the European industry, Member States and financial inst...
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Report on Connected and Automated Transport
A new report on connected and automated transport has been published by the European Commission, outlining the main trends and developments in the field.
This report was prepared under the initiati...
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CLEPA-MEMA Press Release on Global Trade
American and European Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers Call for Free Trade and Harmonized Standards
Washington, DC, and Brussels -- 11 October 2017-- In a joint statement released today, the American...
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Public consultation on specifications for Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems
On the 10th of October 2017, the European Commission launched a public consultation on specifications for Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems. The consultation period is open until the 5th of Ja...
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