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December 12, 2017
Thomas Avanzata is UITP Europe Director. Based in Brussels, UITP is the international association representing public transport stakeholders. In the European Union, UITP brings together more than 400 urban, suburban and regional public transport operators and authorities from all the member states and is consequently recognised as a key… » read more
December 6, 2017
A train ride offers time for reflecting on how the EU budget can be put to use for the common good. by Juraj Melichar, cross-posted from the Bankwatch blog. This blog post is the result of a small experiment whether I can write something meaningful during the 25 km commute from the small wine town… » read more
Posted by Bankwatch
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blogactiv, Climate & Environment, EU Budget, Europe's East, Transport |
December 4, 2017
The digital world offers unprecedented opportunities, especially from an automotive perspective. Today’s vehicles are increasingly ‘connected’ – data is wirelessly exchanged between vehicles, the infrastructure surrounding them and service providers. Tomorrow’s vehicles will be automated and autonomous, capable of sensing their environment and navigating through cities without human input. Undoubtedly, these advances will increase comfort… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
October 30, 2017
Commercial vehicles – like trucks, vans and buses – are not consumer goods; they are tools used to get a job done. When looking at passenger cars, the main variable is the amount of people to be transported. A single commercial vehicle, however, might be used for very different purposes and at very different degrees… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
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blogactiv, Climate & Environment, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport |
September 29, 2017
Earlier this month, ACEA President Dieter Zetsche and I had the honour of hosting a press conference for international media at the Frankfurt Motor Show. At this occasion, we laid out the European automobile industry’s pathway to future CO2 reductions from passenger cars. Manufacturers are committed to reducing CO2 emissions from their vehicles, and our… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
September 20, 2017
Guest post by Michal Kurtyka, PHD Electromobility is one of the several strategic directions for Poland’s economic development in the near term. On March 16, 2017, the Polish government adopted the Electromobility Development Plan, which set goals and directions for action in this area until 2025. The energy composition of transport fuels, shaped through history,… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
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blogactiv, Business & Climate Change, Competition, Development Policy, Innovation & Enterprise, Innovation and Growth, Polish, Science & Research, Transport |
June 13, 2017
Guest blog post by Jiri Dosly, Head of International Affairs, DPP. Prague is the capital and the largest city in the Czech Republic. Prague covers an area of 496 square kilometres and with a population of 1.25 million inhabitants is the 14th largest city in the European Union. Almost 200 thousands commuters and 20 thousands… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
June 7, 2017
According to new figures published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) last week, average emissions from new vans registered in 2016 were 163.8 grammes of CO2 per kilometre, down 2.7% compared to 2015. Light commercial vehicles, more widely known as ‘vans’, power the European economy. They provide the means for businesses to deliver goods to… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
Right now, Europe’s auto makers are preparing for the introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure, better known by its acronym WLTP. WLTP is a more rigorous laboratory test for measuring pollutant and CO2 emissions from passenger cars that will come into force later this year. From September 2017, WLTP will officially apply… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
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blogactiv, Climate & Environment, Health & Consumers, Science & Policymaking, Transport |
As ACEA we believe that vehicle producers, policymakers and consumers alike need a robust process to ensure that motor vehicles meet relevant standards before they are brought on the market. That’s why the automobile industry supports the core objectives of the European Commission’s proposal for a new type approval framework. This proposal seeks to strengthen… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
March 27, 2017
This Saturday it is exactly six decades ago that the foundations of the EU were laid with the Treaty of Rome. On behalf of the 15 European automobile manufacturers, I would like to congratulate Europe on its 60th anniversary. In these times, when principles such as free trade and the freedom of movement are under… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
March 2, 2017
When vehicles are discussed from a policy perspective here in Brussels, I often caution other stakeholders that they shouldn’t lose sight of the many different roles that motor vehicles play in our daily lives. This is especially the case when talking about light commercial vehicles, or vans as they are commonly referred to. Light commercial… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
February 20, 2017
After having been stuck again this morning due to lack of collaboration between EU rail firms, I started to wonder: can liberalisation of EU rail actually ever work? And, were it to ever work, what are the prerequisites to making it work? The blog entry tries to at least pose the questions that would need… » read more
Posted by Jon Worth Euroblog
January 30, 2017
Traditionally, the new year in Brussels kicks off with the annual European Motor Show. The 2017 edition paid special attention to commercial vehicles with a dedicated Truck & Transport exhibition. ACEA took this opportunity to organise a special tour on truck safety for European policy makers and road safety experts dealing with heavy-duty vehicles. The… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
January 5, 2017
The beginning of our second century was unforgettable. Check out this compilation of videos Boeing fans loved the most, and come along for a breathtaking flight in 2017!
Posted by The Aviation Blog
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Aviation, blogactiv, Innovation & Enterprise, Research & Innovation, Sustainable Dev., Sustainable growth, Transport |
