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CLEPA DATA DIGEST #4 – Electrification reshaping the automotive supply industry
Edition #4 – DATA DIGEST is CLEPA’s monthly publication shedding light on the health and resilience of the European automotive supply industry through latest facts and figures W...
22 November 2022 - Read more
TRA2022: CLEPA took part in the key event on R&I work in the transport sector in Lisbon
The latest in the series of biannual Transport Research Arena (TRA) conferences, the largest European research and technology conference was held 14-17 November in Lisbon, covering all road, rail and...
18 November 2022 - Read more
United Nations WP.29 looks at new assessments during Periodical Technical Inspection
The UN World Forum for the Harmonization of Regulations WP.29 hosted its 188th session on 14-16 November in Geneva, with a special focus on the ‘Framework document on vehicle whole-life complianceâ€...
16 November 2022 - Read more
Euro 7 proposal: A significant step towards higher ambition, but technical challenges a concern
CLEPA supports a sensible further development of pollutant emission standards. Automotive suppliers are committed to sustainable mobility, to improved air quality and public health. The Euro...
10 November 2022 - Read more
Joint letter of the EU industry: European Energy Taxation should reflect the climate impact of energy carriers
The signatories of this letter welcome the initiative of the European Commission for the long overdue recast of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD). Such framework is key to reach the objective of t...
09 November 2022 - Read more
Data Act is important but has to be complemented soon by sector-specific legislation on access to in-vehicle data, functions and resources
A delay of a sector-specific legislation risks further reducing competitiveness and limits consumer choice  The horizontal Data Act is a relevant regulation to ensure a more level playing f...
08 November 2022 - Read more
The success of the Green Deal is directly linked to European competitiveness | Newsletter Editorial November 2022
The mild October temperatures provided some relief in Europe to cope with the energy crisis, but the predictions for the coming winter and next year leave little room for optimism: continued suppl...
02 November 2022 - Read more
Commission to publish new Euro7 proposal on vehicle emissions next week 
The publication of the European Commission’s proposal for Euro 7 regulation concerning the next stage of vehicle pollutant emissions is expected 9 November. CLEPA supports a sensible further develop...
31 October 2022 - Read more
Trilogue on CO2 standards concluded: 100% target requires matching ambition for charging and refuelling infrastructure and a thorough review
The European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached an agreement in Trilogue on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. The co-legislators confirmed the 10...
27 October 2022 - Read more
Connected Cooperative Automated Mobility Association meeting discusses R&I priorities at EU level
The Association of the European R&I Partnership for Connected Cooperative Automated Mobility (CCAM) held a ‘Multi-cluster’ workshop in Brussels on 25 October. The event was well attended by re...
27 October 2022 - Read more
Commission’s new supply chain regulation should refrain from prioritisation of production orders
The European Commission’s proposal for a Single Market Emergency Instrument seeks to better protect free movement of people, services, and goods in crisis situations. It will furthermore provide the...
26 October 2022 - Read more
Automotive suppliers’ profits continue to drop amid rising costs, putting the ecosystem at risk – September 2022 Pulse Check results
• Sentiment among automotive suppliers drops to historic lows • Energy and other cost pressures are impacting operational profitability • Despite challenges, the automotive supply industry r...
26 October 2022 - Read more
CO2 standards trilogue: Urgent need for inclusion of a Just Transition framework for Europe’s automotive workforce
Next week it is anticipated that the trilogue on the revision of EU CO2 standards for cars and vans will conclude. As industry, trade unions, employers and environmental organisations, we have been jo...
21 October 2022 - Read more
Energy crisis: Impact on competitiveness of EU auto sector – Joint statement from the European automotive ecosystem
Auto sector: a backbone of the EU economy The automotive sector and its whole value chain is a backbone of the European economy. It represents: Jobs for 13 million Europeans 11.5% of EU man...
21 October 2022 - Read more
CLEPA supports EU efforts to end discriminatory US subsidies for electric vehicles
The EU and United States established a dedicated task force to discuss provisions in the US Inflation Reduction Act (US-IRA) that exclude EU-manufactured green goods from subsidies, including electric...
20 October 2022 - Read more
Automotive R&D community gathered for EARPA’s 20th anniversary
On 19 October, EARPA, the association of automotive R&D organisations, celebrated their 20th Anniversary with an event in Brussels, providing an opportunity to assess what has been achieved over t...
20 October 2022 - Read more
4th edition of the largest European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving will be held on 3 and 4 May 2023
The European Commission, together with the European Partnership on Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) and the FAME project co-organise the 4th European Conference on Connected an...
18 October 2022 - Read more
New technologies for green and digital mobility take first prize at the CLEPA Innovation Awards 2022
• CLEPA has awarded cutting-edge technologies driving forward smart, clean, and sustainable mobility • The winning applications provide enormous contributions in two main domains: Smart & S...
14 October 2022 - Read more
CLEPA and ACEA join with Auto-ISAC on motor vehicle cybersecurity
Brussels – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) announces a formal collaboration with the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the European Assoc...
12 October 2022 - Read more
CLEPA to be part of MODI project on Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility solutions for real-logistics operations
The European Commission, through the Horizon Europe framework program, has awarded a funding grant of € 23 Million for a total budget of approximately € 28 Million, and a 29-partner strong consort...
05 October 2022 - Read more
Next Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation to expand duration and recognise access to data element
The Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (MVBER) is essential to the automotive aftermarket sector, as it legally secures suppliers’ ability to sell spare parts to authorised repairers, independ...
03 October 2022 - Read more
CLEPA DATA DIGEST #3 – Will rising costs and falling profits impact investments in the mobility transition? | September 2022
Edition #3 – DATA DIGEST is CLEPA’s monthly publication shedding light on the health and resilience of the European automotive supply industry through latest facts and figures What you will find...
30 September 2022 - Read more
Winter will be difficult – Is the EU ready? | Newsletter Editorial September 2022
The problem is obvious, but hard to resolve. In the EU, the price of gas is on the rise and so is the price of electricity.   This is a serious issue for citizens and businesses, particularly...
29 September 2022 - Read more
#CLEPAInnovationWeek will spotlight top automotive supply technologies
Nominees will be unveiled on 11 and 12 October on social media  Final results will be made public on 13 October during Ceremony  With the aim of recognising the outstanding achievements...
27 September 2022 - Read more
Automotive Information Sharing & Intelligence Centre on Cybersecurity to kick off activities
Automotive organisations, CLEPA and ACEA, are currently cooperating to establish the European presence of the Auto-ISAC, an industry-driven community to share and analyse intelligence about emerging c...
26 September 2022 - Read more
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