Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), representing the seven major EU producers of heavy-duty vehicles, takes note of the European Commission’s proposal for CO2 emission standards for EU trucks, published today. This is one important part of a broader strategy to further decarbonise road transport – an objective to which… Continue reading Press Releases – Truck industry reacts to EU proposal for first-ever CO2 standards
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Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +2.7% four months into 2018; +9.6% in April
Brussels, 17 May 2018 – In April 2018, the EU passenger car market showed a strong return to growth (+9.6%) after demand declined in March – 1,306,273 new cars were registered last month. In April 2018, the EU passenger car market showed a strong return to growth (+9.6%) after demand declined in March – 1,306,273… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +2.7% four months into 2018; +9.6% in April
Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Press Releases – Truck CO2 standards must not follow same approach as cars, industry cautions
Brussels, 9 May 2018 – One week before the European Commission publishes its proposal for the first-ever CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) urges policy makers to take into account the specific complexities of the truck market when setting the targets. “Unlike passenger cars, trucks are not consumer goods.… Continue reading Press Releases – Truck CO2 standards must not follow same approach as cars, industry cautions
Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: diesel -17%; petrol +14.6%; electric +47% in first quarter of 2018
Brussels, 3 May 2018 – In the first quarter of 2018, 37.9% of all new passenger cars in the EU ran on diesel. Petrol cars accounted for 55.5% of the market, making it the most sold fuel type. Alternatively-powered vehicles accounted for 6.5% of EU car sales in Q1 2018, with electrically‐chargeable vehicles making up… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: diesel -17%; petrol +14.6%; electric +47% in first quarter of 2018
Press Releases – First-ever CO2 standards for trucks must reflect market diversity, EU truck industry says
Brussels, 2 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication later this month of the European Commission’s proposal on CO2 emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for an ambitious yet realistic approach. ACEA welcomes the introduction of these first-ever EU CO2 standards for trucks, which are part of a broader… Continue reading Press Releases – First-ever CO2 standards for trucks must reflect market diversity, EU truck industry says
Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue
Brussels, 25 April 2018 – Representatives of European cities and automobile manufacturers call on the European Commission to continue to support the ongoing dialogue between all players involved in urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs). Dialogue is necessary to assess the impact of UVARs on mobility, and to achieve a more coordinated approach across the EU.… Continue reading Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue
Publications – Position Paper: Review of the Clean Vehicles Directive
The European Commission has proposed a review of Directive 2009/33/EC, the so-called Clean Vehicles Directive, which aims to increase the share of low- and zero-emission vehicles in contracts tendered by public authorities in the 28 EU member states. The review should be seen in the context of the Commission’s recent proposal for future CO2 targets… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Review of the Clean Vehicles Directive
Press Releases – CO2 from new cars up as petrol overtakes diesel, 2017 data shows
Brussels, 24 April 2018 – The year 2017 saw two new and related trends in EU car registrations: an increase in CO2 emissions coupled with a rise in petrol sales, according to new data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). According to the figures published by the EEA… Continue reading Press Releases – CO2 from new cars up as petrol overtakes diesel, 2017 data shows
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +2.6% in first quarter of 2018; -2.5% in March
Brussels, 24 April 2018 – In March 2018, new commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union declined by 2.5%, totalling 260,810 units. Demand fell across all commercial vehicle segments and in all major EU markets except for France (+7.7%). Total new commercial vehicles In March 2018, new commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union declined… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +2.6% in first quarter of 2018; -2.5% in March